Wisconsin Lakes Convention Set For April 15-17


You might be thinking, “That’s nice...but why should I go or why should my lake organization send people to this one?” Your answers to the following questions should tell you if you should attend: Do you care about Wisconsin lakes? Would you like to sit down and talk to someone that can give you some straight answers about your lake and water challenges? Are you interested in what is new around the state regarding research, water policy, regulations and rules? Would you like to have your voice heard on courses of action for Wisconsin lake management? Do you enjoy seeing old lake friends and catching up? If you are answering “YES!” to these questions, you owe it to your lake to attend the 26th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention.

Hundreds of state lake organizations regularly send a delegation to the Wisconsin Lakes Convention. They understand it can be one of the best uses of their time and dollars. Lake organization members can voice their concerns and learn more in three days than they could using other methods during the entire year. Much has happened over the past year and much is in store for our lakes and their future. Once again, diverse water organizations will come together on Thursday during, “Where the Waters Meet.” This workshop explores the theme “Tools for Citizen Involvement,” drawing from the expertise of many water and conservation groups. Breakout sessions will address such issues as citizen monitoring, conservation easements and other tools for natural resource protection, capacity building for citizen groups, sustainable water use and more!

Friday and Saturday’s convention lineup includes reviews of Wisconsin’s shoreland management program, budget cuts that may impact your lake, how to engage in statewide protection programs, and lessening the impact of lakeshore development. These are only a few of the issues that will be addressed at the 26th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention! This convention represents a unique opportunity to listen, learn and discuss with others your experiences and questions on lake and water resource management, law, fisheries, shoreland restoration, youth and adult education and other important matters.

The Wisconsin Lakes Partnership provided this report and is hosting the convention at the KI Convention Center and Regency Suites in Green Bay. It's the largest gathering in the nation of people concerned with our lakes and waters. For more information on the convention, click here. If you're planning to attend, please post a note in the comment section below this article. if you'd like to attend, please do the same. Perhaps you can carpool to Green Bay -- at the very least, it's nice to know we will be represented.


Posted: Sat - February 28, 2004 at 10:17 PM      

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