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Steve Carpenter, director emeritus of the UW Madison Center for Limnology, is one of two recipients of the Asahi Glass Foundation’s 31st Blue Planet Prize. The annual award is given each year to two individuals or organizations working to make the earth more sustainable. Carpenter received the award in recognition of more than 40 years of…

The Oneida County Lakes and Rivers Association is revisiting its mission and looking to strengthen its role as an advocate for our county’s lakes and streams. To become more effective, we need more resources, most notably people willing to give their time and talent. Our lakes are at a critical juncture, as they face growing…

At the next OCLRA board meeting on Monday, August 8, 9 a.m., the key topic of discussion will be the future direction for the organization. We will explore where to focus our time and resources so as to have the greatest impact. There will be changes among the officers, most notably that Bob Martini has…

The annual 6-County Northwoods Lake Meeting on July 15 was a big success, Total attendance was over 130; in past years attendance typically has ranged from about 80 to 100. Perhaps it was the rainy weather that dampened outdoor pursuits and persuaded people to come. Or perhaps the meeting theme, “Pressure Rising: Our Crowded Lakes,”…