Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association

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Preserving the water resources of
Washburn county for future generations.

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Activities range from water quality to zoning,
lake biology, shoreland restoration and more.

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Join us! Attend a meeting, make a donation, or serve
on a committee...there are many ways to help.

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The Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association:
working to preserve our inspiring waterways.

Featured Story

WCLRA: 25 Years of Partnerships to Protect Local Waters

Featured NewsMay 8, 2024

John Meyer, a former executive from the Twin Cities, had moved to the Spooner area, where he shared his leadership skills by advocating for the…

Also In The News

New WCLRA Booklet: “Washburn County Waters: Let’s Keep them Healthy”

The WCLRA Communication Committee is pleased to announce availability of a booklet covering most of the current topics and threats related to our lakes, rivers,…

Best Shoreland Practices for Healthy Lakes & Rivers

Over the winter, many people will consider ways to improve their waterfront properties. Grants are available for some projects that protect the water.

Protecting the Waters

What you can do

Join your lake association or form one (Learn more)

Restore/Protect a vegetative
shoreland buffer (Learn more)

Follow WDNR pier regulations
in dock placement (Learn more)

Preserve/Restore coarse woody habitat
near the shore (Learn more)

Learn about native and invasive aquatic species (Learn more)

Remove all AIS from boats and trailers
when entering or leaving a lake (Learn more)

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