MW Lakes

NLDC Water Program Update

September 18, 2022

by Jamie VandenLangenberg, Water Program Director at the Discovery Center, [email protected]

Help Out a Friend, the Freshwater Mussel

Why are freshwater mussels so important? Mussels filter pesticides, …

Fall On The Farm

September 1, 2022

The Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce revamped Cran-a-rama for 2022 and titled it “Fall on the Farm in Manitowish Waters – a blend of the traditional celebration of cranberries with new autumnal, harvest, and farm features.” The Manitowish Waters Lakes Association, …

Our Lakes Need Your Help

August 18, 2022

by Ted Rulseh, President, Oneida County Lakes and Rivers Association

You are invited to share this information with your lake association, district or friends group and with your personal networks. …

MWLA Elects Officers and Directors at 30th Annual Meeting

July 30, 2022

The Manitowish Waters Lakes Association held its 30th Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 30th at the North Lakeland Discovery Center. The membership was welcomed by MWLA President, Greg Holt on a beautiful, sunny morning with a delicious breakfast of a variety of egg casseroles, …

Tourist Rooming House Issue

July 19, 2022

Short-term rentals are an increasing concern in the Northwoods. They may be great for our economy but not so great for our lakes. Noise, trash, septic, pets, parking, lighting, boats, campfires – is there a need for regulation? …

Just A Branch

July 19, 2022

Early in the spring I noticed a small birch branch that due to the vagaries of wind and current had lodged itself between some rocks and one of the posts of our dock right near the shoreline. It was mostly underwater, with just a little sticking up into the air.

Status Report on Wake Boat Legislation Efforts

October 20, 2021

Six hazardous wake citizen resolutions were submitted to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress in April 2022 and are only voted on in the county of origin. The resolutions were sent on to the Motorized Recreation Committee that unanimously voted to recommend that the resolutions continue in the WCC process.

Water Safety Patrol Report

April 9, 2021

by Dan Perry, Water Safety Patrol Officer

First, we would like to take the time to thank team administrator, Daniel Cardinal, for his many seasons of service as he announced his retirement from Boat Patrol during the winter off season. …

Walleyes For Tomorrow Local Chapter

March 2, 2021

by Tom Kramer, Headwaters Basin Chapter WFT

Walleyes for Tomorrow had our Walleye Wagon (Potable fish hatchery) on Alder Lake this year and released walleye fry into the lake. The DNR gave us permission to put it on Alder Lake because it is not currently a natural reproduction body of water and its walleye population has been declining for the last 5 years. …

2020 TAISP Annual Report

January 11, 2021

The Town Aquatic Invasive Species Partnership (TAISP, Figure 1), consisting of the North Lakeland Discovery Center (NLDC), the Manitowish Waters Lakes Association (MWLA), the Winchester Town Lakes Committee (WTLC), and the Towns of Manitowish Waters, …