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​Our Mission is to protect and preserve the quality and riparian habitat of the inland waters of Oneida County by serving as an advocate and an information source for, and a communication link among lake and river associations and districts, county and ​local government, and the public.

         
​     Education                 Collaboration                Advocacy

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COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Northwoods residents and visitors cope with COVID-19.

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  RESOURCES FOR LAKE GROUPS:  
                             
Our popular collection of essays on best practices for lake stewardship, lake science and shoreland restoration is available on this site to read and ​to download. 
(click on "DO THE RIGHT THING" above)  We also provide booklets in quantity for groups and organizations for a small  donation.

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2018
ECONOMIC STUDY

OCLRA supported a local study conducted by UW-Eau Claire confirming that improvements in lake water clarity and quality have a positive impact upon shoreland property values in Oneida and Vilas Counties.

​(Click on 'RESEARCH' at the top of this page to download study documents.)  ​

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2019 ECONOMIC STUDY

OCLRA supported a study that quantifies  the central role that Oneida County's healthy lakes play in a healthy county economy.

​(Click on 'RESEARCH' at the top of this page to download study  documents.)  ​

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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL 6-COUNTY LAKES MEETING WAS HELD ON FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020!

Pat Goggin from the University of Wisconsin Extension - Lakes office introduced seven expert guest speakers from Minnesota and Wisconsin who presented to over 75 area lake advocates via computer teleconference. 

Presenters emphasized outreach to property owners as a way to advance natural shorelines and water-quality protection. Lake lovers from six northern Wisconsin counties joined in online virtual discussions of issues related to lake quality and protection.

The lively discussions explored ways to encourage lake property owners to follow lake-friendly and environmentally responsible practices.
 
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The event was jointly sponsored by OCLRA and the Vilas County Lakes and Rivers Association (www.vclra.org). We thank all involved for an outstanding event.
 


OCLRA ANNUAL MEETING
 
As is customary, the 6-county event was immediately followed by  the 2020 OCLRA annual meeting.  President Bob Martini led a review of the past year's significant accomplishments.  24 meeting participants joined with Bob to set a challenging list of goals for the coming year.    

                         

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PROTECTING OUR WATERS:

Proposed mining activities may return to threaten Oneida County waters

Badger Minerals is seeking permits to conduct exploratory drilling in the town of Schoepke. The activity is to take place in close proximity to the Wolf River in southeastern Oneida County. 

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 A few miles downstream, the Langlade County Board has registered its opposition to the proposed mining activity:

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