Water quality
Shoreland Owner Workshop on July 23rd
Thursday, July 23rd, 10:00 am to Noon Are you interested in learning how to implement best practices to maintain, improve, and protect your lake or river shoreline? Join in for this free workshop at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Presenters include: Northwoods Land Trust, Vilas County Land & Water Department, and Vilas County Lakes &…
Read MoreFunding needed for lake studies
The HFRLA Board is planning important aquatic invasive plant studies in 2026 and 2027 in accordance with the High-Fishtrap-Rush Lake Management Plan, and we’re kicking off a Lake Study Funding campaign to help pay for these essential studies. Aquatic invasive study proposed. During the June 2025 Annual Membership Meeting, we discussed surveying the lakes’ aquatic…
Read MoreUrgent Message – Wake Boat Legislation
I’m writing to share my concerns regarding ongoing legislative efforts related to wake boat regulation. Many constituents are frustrated by proposals that appear to move forward without fully addressing environmental impacts or local input. Available research and scientific studies suggest that setbacks of at least 500 feet are necessary to reduce shoreline and ecological damage.…
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