OCLRA eNews – August/September 2026
Please share this information and the OCLRA website (www.oclra.org) with the members of your lake association, district and/or friends group and with your personal networks. The next OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, September 14, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across the parking lot from Trig’s grocery. All are welcome. You can […]
“Ribbon of Life: Exploring The Interconnections Between Water and Land”
Please see the attached link for the “Ribbon of Life: Exploring The Interconnections Between Water and Land”, written by Don Behm, Northwoods Land Trust Board member and former newspaper writer for the Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Don has written a very insightful and educationally encompassing article with photos from Trout Lake Station that […]
How Does Eurasian Watermilfoil Compare to Native Plants as Habitat?
Vilas County Lakes & Rivers Association reported that in 2025, Trout Lake Station researchers unexpectedly found higher fish diversity and abundance in Eurasian watermilfoil beds vs. areas of native plants in Little Spider Lake. Trout Lake Station plans to spend the next two summer characterizing the fish, zooplankton, aquatic insects that use Eurasian watermilfoil beds. […]
July 2026 eNews
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OCLRA eNews – April 2026
Please share this information and the OCLRA website (oneidacounty.lakekit.net/) with the members of your lake association, district and/or friends group and with your personal networks. The next OCLRA Board meeting is Monday, May 11, at 9 a.m., at the ADRC building in Rhinelander, across the parking lot from Trig’s grocery. All are welcome. You can […]
Loons found on the ground in Vilas County and in Florence
John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host. The Raptor Education Group wants people to keep an eye out for loons on the ground in Vilas County and in Florence. The Antigo-based organization says they got several calls Tuesday about loons found on land. They believe it’s possible those areas had downdraft winds that brought […]
2026 Clean Boats, Clean Waters Watercraft Inspection Trainings
Below is the 2026 Clean Boats, Clean Waters Watercraft Inspection Trainings in Oneida County. If you would like to become a Clean Boats, Clean Waters watercraft inspector, or need a refresher before the opening of fishing season, a free training can show you how. All virtual and in-person trainings are for new and seasoned watercraft […]
Discovery Center Staff Take the Plunge in Cold Dip Fundraiser on April 11
Discovery Center Staff Take the Plunge in Cold Dip Fundraiser on April 11 Join us for a fun new way to support the Discovery Center at our Discovery Center Cold Dip Fundraiser! Donate to support staff teams as they take the plunge into the icy waters of Statehouse Lake, helping us reach our goal of raising $10,000 […]
OCLRA eNews – March 2026
Also, follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/people/OCLRA/100089436967560/. 6-County Lakes and Rivers Meeting set for July 17 Celebrating art at the Lakes and Rivers Convention VCLRA publishes winter 2026 newsletter VCLRA recognizes two couples with Blue Heron Awards Lawsuits looming over limitations on enhanced wakes Two events to celebrate “Tying Land and Water” Oneida County Lake Classification […]
Protecting Wisconsin Lakes from Damages of Wake Surfing
Why Towns and Lake Groups Must Act Now By Mary Jung March 3, 2026- February was a chaotic month for Wisconsin’s lakes that ended in a legislative stalemate. · Industry-backed wake-surf bills (AB1033/SB1025) which offered no meaningful protection and sought to preempt local authority were introduced; and AB1033 passed the Assembly, but only after […]