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Registration is open for Wisconsin Water Week

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Wisconsin Green Fire’s latest publication on the challenges facing Wisconsin’s forests

Please read this excellent article at the following link. Opportunities Now 2024: Wisconsin Forests at Risk

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Zebra mussels change the water chemistry, making existing mercury more bioavailable.

Please follow the link for the complete article. https://www.startribune.com/researchers-discover-a-new-health-concern-in-minnesota-lakes-infested-by-zebra-mussels/601184523

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** OCLRA eNews – November 2024

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, December 9, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across the parking lot from Trig’s grocery. All are welcome. * Wisconsin…

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Podcast with Dan Butkus and Scott Rolfs, members of Wisconsin lakes coalition

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dan Butkus and Scott Rolfs, two members of a coalition pushing for greater regulation of wake-enhanced boating.  Butkus is the president of lake group association Wisconsin Lakes and Rolfs is president of Lakes At Stake Wisconsin, which was formed last year in response to concerns about the impacts of…

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Wisconsin Coalition Hails Local Efforts Regulating WakeEnhanced Boats

Over 200 Lakes and 33 Towns Have Taken Action to Protect their Lakes– Numbers Growing Rapidly Madison… A new, rapidly growing coalition focused on protecting Wisconsin’s lakes recently highlighted the growth of local communities and lakes rallying to protect our state’s waterways. “Last year, there were less than 20 lakes regulated for wake-enhanced boating. Today,…

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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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OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, September 9, at 9 AM

The next OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, September 9, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across the parking lot from Trig’s grocery. All are welcome. The lake and conservation community flexes its muscle! Quick action by the Oneida County lake and conversation community ensured the defeat of a county board resolution related…

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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 Change Effects on Our Lakes & Rivers: Noah…

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