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Photo by Amy Kowalski After Road Salt Melts Snow, It Degrades Freshwater Winter Salt Week – January 26-30, 2026 Every winter, tons of salt are spread on roads, parking lots, and sidewalks to keep us safe. But once the snow melts, that salt doesn’t disappear—it washes into our lakes, streams, and groundwater. Rising salt levels…

Please share this information and the OCLRA website (www.oclra.org) with the members of your lake association, district and/or friends group and with your personal networks. The next OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, January 12, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across the parking lot from Trig’s grocery. All are welcome. Also, follow…

Date:  Monday, January 12, 9-11 a.m. Location:  ADRC Building, Rhinelander Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82852792718?pwd=AAqazly7TWgg3ouBbodXp6zsLm8kLa.1 Meeting ID: 828 5279 2718 Passcode: 758273 AGENDA Commence meeting Approve minutes – December Meeting Approve treasurer’s report – Tom LaDue Old Business 1. Lake Steward Update 2. Organization reports: WI Lakes, WI Wetlands, River Alliance, WWF 3. 6-County Meeting Planning…

(Sorry this one is late, folks! We had some technical issues!) Please share this information and the OCLRA website (www.oclra.org) with the members of your lake association, district and/or friends group and with your personal networks. The next OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, January 12, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across…

The College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point, the Extension Lakes program’s goal is to provide educational resources and support to the broader community in regard to lake health. As you may know, Wisconsin is home to over 15,000 lakes – over 750 of these lakes have an organization that is driven to protect and…

OCLRA Board – December Meeting Date:  Monday, December 8, 9-11 a.m. Location:  ADRC Building, Rhinelander Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82852792718?pwd=AAqazly7TWgg3ouBbodXp6zsLm8kLa.1 Meeting ID: 828 5279 2718 Passcode: 758273 AGENDA Commence meeting Approve minutes – November Meeting Approve treasurer’s report – Tom LaDue Old Business 1. Lake Steward Update 2. Organization reports: WI Lakes, WI Wetlands, River Alliance,…

Lake and River Advocates, this is from Minnesota Lakes and Rivers, but pertains to Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers—a worthwhile watch. I’m thrilled to let you know that our 2024 Lake Steward Webinar is now available on the Minnesota Lakes and Rivers (MLR) website! Whether you joined us live or couldn’t make it, this recording is…

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for public input on its draft regional master plan for the North Central Forest. The North Central Forest encompasses 9,500 square miles in northern Wisconsin. It includes all or portions of the 20 counties including Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Price and Vilas counties. The master plan draft outlines proposed future…

Date:  Monday, September 8, 9-11 a.m. Location:  ADRC Building, Rhinelander Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82852792718?pwd=AAqazly7TWgg3ouBbodXp6zsLm8kLa.1 Meeting ID: 828 5279 2718 Passcode: 758273 AGENDA Commence meeting Approve minutes – July Board Meeting Approve treasurer’s report – Tom LaDue Old Business 1. P&D Committee report/AVC clear-cutting 2. Organization reports (WI Lakes, River Alliance, WI Wetlands, WWF) 3. Membership…

Please share this information and the OCLRA website (www.oclra.org) with the members of your lake association, district and/or friends group and with your personal networks. The next OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, September 8, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across the parking lot from Trig’s grocery. URGENT: Wakeboat bill headed for…