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How many lakes in the county? How about trout streams? Where is the walleye capital of Wisconsin? How about the bluegill capital? Where is the state’s “mini Boundary Waters” Canoe Area? Get the answers in this video!
How many lakes in the county? How about trout streams? Where is the walleye capital of Wisconsin? How about the bluegill capital? Where is the state’s “mini Boundary Waters” Canoe Area? Get the answers in this video!
How does stream life survive in cold weather and low water temperatures? And what happens on lakes and rivers with complete ice cover at the…
Over the winter, many people will consider ways to improve their waterfront properties. Grants are available for some projects that protect the water.
Our purpose is to promote the environmental protection and responsible use of Washburn County surface waters and their attendant wetlands, shorelands and wildlife resources. Please consider supporting the WCLRA in its mission to protect the waterways of Washburn county!
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)