Cathie Erickson Appointed to Wisconsin Lakes Board

Cathie Erickson, former president of Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association (WCLRA), has been appointed to the Wisconsin Lakes board of directors.  Wisconsin Lakes, formerly known as Wisconsin Association of Lakes, is a statewide non-profit organization working to protect and enhance the quality of Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes.  The organization mobilizes citizens and lake groups as…

Tracy Hames

Wetlands Featured at Annual Meeting

Wetlands serve many valuable functions, said Tracy Hames, executive director of Wisconsin Wetlands Association (WWA), at the Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association (WCLRA) meeting Saturday, August 23, at the Spooner Ag Research Center. Washburn County has over 80,000 acres of wetlands, covering more than fifteen percent of the county. Wetlands serve a vital function…

All Hail Our Lake Stewards!

WI Lakes Partnership Announces the 2014 Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award Winners! The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership is proud to announce the 2014 Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Award winners. The awards will be handed out this Friday evening, April 25, during a banquet at the WI Lakes Partnership Convention. The Stewardship Awards celebrate the extraordinary volunteer and professional…