Welcome to the Amnicon Dowling Lake Management District Website
Announcements
We are Hiring
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Clean Boats Clean Water landing inspectors. This is a seasonal part time position. Detailed information can be found here: Clean Boats Clean Water Job Posting. Download an application here: CBCW Job Application. Come and join our team.
All about Algae
As the summer heats up the likelihood of algal blooms occurring on our lakes increases. Although they may be unsightly and a nuisance at times, not all algal blooms are harmful. Gina LaLiberte from the WI DNR has shared some helpful resources to help differentiate between the different types of algae you might be seeing on the lakes. Head over to our resource page to explore this timely and informative information.
We are now on Facebook
The Lake District now has a Facebook page. Please like and follow us to stay updated on the District activities and offerings. Share with your friends!
Amnicon-Dowling Lake Management District
Strategic Plan Committee Announcements
The Lake Superior Research Institute has completed an aquatic plant survey for the district. Check out the report on the records page.
Also check out the records page for all committee updates.
Meetings
ADLMD Board monthly meetings are normally held the third Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM, March through October- Tri Lakes Community Center (TLCC) 7872 S. County Road A. The next regular meeting will be held on August 18, 2026.
At this meeting ADLMD is hosting a presentation by Jay Michels from Emmons and Oliver Resources, Inc. His company worked with the Beaver Dam Lake Management District and the City of Cumberland on projects working to improve and protect Beaver Dam Lake. Beaver Dam Lake experienced heavy sediment loading, high nutrient loading and degradation of the native hydrology in the outlet, problems similar to what Amnicon Lake is currently experiencing. Join us at the TLCC at 6:00 to hear how they reclaimed their lake and what we might learn from their experiences.
Amnicon-Dowling Lake Management District Update
Over the last few years we have welcomed a number of new property owners to our lakes and nearby areas. When talking to these new residents it has become apparent that many of them are unclear about the structure and function of the Lake Management District. This article hopes to clarify this issue.
The Amnicon Dowling Lake Management District is a specialized unit of government established to manage Amnicon and Dowling Lakes and their watersheds. It is organized under the Wisconsin State Statutes Chap. 33.
Our mission statement: The purpose of the Amnicon Dowling Lake Management District is to preserve and protect Amnicon and Dowling Lakes, their surroundings, watershed, and to enhance the water quality, fishery, boating safety and aesthetic values of both lakes as a public recreational facility for today and for future generations for the mutual good of our residents, public and the lake’s environment.
What it is: A governmental organization.
What it is not: A club or social organization.
What it is: Mandatory membership based on property ownership within the district boundaries.
What it is not: Voluntary membership by joining and paying membership dues.
What it can do: Levy taxes on properties within the district.
What it cannot do: Raise money by requiring dues or fundraising.
Some sanctioned activities: Monitor water quality, inventory and manage aquatic plant populations, purchase lands to protect sensitive areas, restore wetlands, provide educational opportunities, and develop and implement long-range lake management
plans.
In 2021, ADLMD was awarded a comprehensive planning grant through the WI DNR. The purpose of this grant was to develop a ten (10) year strategic plan for the District that will serve as a roadmap for future District activities.
Seven goals were established, with specific prioritized objectives and activities associated with each goal.
The final report was submitted to the DNR in August, 2023 for approval, after review and input from the District’s stakeholders.
The DNR has approved our plan so the District can now move forward to implement it. Active stakeholder participation is critical for the successful implementation of the plan (see goal seven). If not, the district will need to raise the tax levy to contract out the work.
Strategic Plan Goals
Shoreline and Near Shore Goal: Implement shoreline and near shore practices to improve the water quality and habitat of the lakes.
Educational Goal: Provide educational opportunities and information to Stakeholders and the public.
Fisheries Goal: Improve Quality of Fisheries & Fisheries Habitat of the lakes.
Recreation Goal: Oversight of Recreational Usage of Amnicon and Dowling Lakes to ensure a safe and healthy multipurpose recreational environment.
Aquatic Plants Goal: Manage and Control both Native and Invasive Aquatic Plants.
Water Quality Goal: Reduce external and internal nutrient loading in both lakes and in their watersheds to achieve a water quality that will support a healthy lake ecosystem.
Plan Implementation and Amendment Goal: Follow through with the implementation of the plan. Review yearly and amend if necessary.
To read the entire comprehensive management plan, go to our records page, under grant reports. If interested in becoming an active participant in implementing the plan, please email us: ADLMD7872@gmail.com