- Check out these sites for information regarding our lakes
- UW Stevens Point Extension Lakes
From the UWEX About us page: “We have fallen in love with our lakes, and we are here to support others that suffer from the same affliction. We are Extension Lakes, a team of education professionals dedicated to preserving our Wisconsin legacy of lakes through education, communication, and collaboration. We work with thousands of people interested in lakes, including waterfront property owners and over 750 lake organizations in Wisconsin, and coordinate a number of programs and projects to assist those concerned with the future of our lakes.”
Everything DNR: “In keeping with our mission, the DNR is dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.”
Other Useful links
Amnicon Lake https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/lakepages/LakeDetail.aspx?wbic=2858100
Dowling https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/lakepages/LakeDetail.aspx?wbic=2858300
WI DNR https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/
Clean Boats Clean Water (CBCW) https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/programs/cbcw/default.aspx
Chap 33 https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/33.pdf
People of the Lakes: A guide for WI Lake Organizations https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/organizations/guide.aspx
What is a Lake District? https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/organizations/districts/default.aspx
Lake Tides
The FREE newsletter for people interested in Wisconsin Lakes
https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/resources/newsletter/default.aspx
IMPROVE YOUR SHORELAND PROPERTY
Healthy Lakes & Rivers includes 5 simple and inexpensive best practices that improve habitat and water quality on your shoreland property
https://healthylakeswi.com/about/
https://healthylakeswi.com/best-practices/
Resources: https://healthylakeswi.com/resources/
Other helpful Resources
Douglas County Land and Water Conservation dept. https://douglascountywi.org/305/Land-Conservation
Land and Water Resource Management Plan https://douglascountywi.org/DocumentCenter/View/357/Douglas-County-LWRMP-Sept09?bidId=
Invasive Species https://douglascountywi.org/637/Invasive-Species
Douglas County Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan https://douglascountywi.org/DocumentCenter/View/12115/2021-Douglas-County-AIS-Strategic-Plan
Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) http://glifwc.org/