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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Enhanced wakes, quagga mussels, Neonics and more from OCLRA

The next OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, October 14, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across the parking lot from Trig’s grocery. All are welcome. In this edition: * Statewide coalition sets policy positions on enhanced wakes * Six-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting video available online * Minnesota Lakes and Rivers presents…

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OCLRA Board – September Meeting

  Date: Monday, September 9, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Location: Rhinelander ADRC, Tamarack Room Please note: There is no Zoom option this month AGENDA Commence meeting Approve minutes – July Board Meeting Approve treasurer’s report – Tom LaDue Old Business 1. P&D Committee report 2. Shoreline Clear-Cutting Amendment Update 3. Wake regulation — Local ordinance…

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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.