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

OCLRA Board – March Meeting

Date:  Monday, March 10, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Location:  Rhinelander ADRC, Tamarack Room Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82852792718?pwd=AAqazly7TWgg3ouBbodXp6zsLm8kLa.1 Meeting ID: 828 5279 2718 Passcode: 758273 AGENDA Commence meeting Approve minutes – February Board Meeting Approve treasurer’s report – Tom LaDue Old Business 1. P&D Committee report 2. Organization reports (WI Lakes, River Alliance, WI Wetlands, WWF)…

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DNR Surface Water Grant Awards Announced

Here’s the link to the recipients of the WiDNR surface water grants this year. Many in Oneida County were awarded grants as was the County itself (Land and Water Conservation) for county-wide programs, along with Northwoods Land Trust. Too many to list separately. Congrats to those lake groups that were awarded funds, and congrats to…

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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.