Our Mission

​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.

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Latest News

PROTECTING OUR WATERS: WE’RE ALL CONNECTED!

PROTECTING OUR WATERS: WE’RE ALL CONNECTED!   2024 Six-County Lakes & Rivers Meeting Friday, July 12, 2024 — 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Lakeside Center, Nicolet College Theater, Rhinelander   AGENDA   8:30 Refreshments/Exhibits 9:00 Welcome/Updates from Moderator: Eric Olson, Director, Extension Lakes 9:10 Wisconsin Policy Picture: Mike Engleson, Executive Director, Wisconsin Lakes 9:30 Climate…

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Science on Tap With Patrick Goggin

Patrick did a great job on this presentation to Science on Tap.  It’s 4 years old and has gotten only 53 views. However, it’s extremely comprehensive and well worth a look.  

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Doing the Right Thing for Our Lakes and Rivers

Our popular collection of essays on best practices for lake stewardship, lake science and shoreland restoration.

We Can't Accomplish This Work Without You

OCRLA is a 501c3 non-profit lake conservation and education organization. All of our work is funded by generous donations, public grants and support from our member families and lake organizations. Get involved and be part of a dynamic community working to preserve our beautiful lake and river heritage. Together, we can make a difference.