Category: mcla news

Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention Announced

a text slide with a link to the 2025 Wis Lakes and Rivers Convention in March

MCLA may offer some cost sharing for attendees provided they bring information learned back to our organization. If anyone is interested, please inquire with us ASAP in time to get their reservation in.

Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention

“The Power of Words: Working for Our Waters” 

March 26-28, 2025

Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point

The power of words is immense, especially when advocating for our waters. By raising awareness, promoting conservation efforts, and crafting compelling messages, words can inspire action and drive positive change to protect our water resources for future generations.

Convention Website with Registration info

Updated: April 14, 2025 — 11:19 am

Nov 21 Meeting: A focus on wake enhancement

UPDATE: Meeting minutes now available.

Date:          Thursday, 11/21/24

Time:          6:30 PM

Location:    Soil and Water Conservation Building Room 300, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54245

PUBLIC INVITED

Planned agenda

1) Lake Stewardship award presentation to Fricke Printing

2) Wake enhancement discussion with the following presenters that will have up to 45 minutes each.

Rebuttal discussions, closing statements and short Q&A time to follow.

Jeff Meessmann Read more

Updated: January 22, 2026 — 6:45 am

Carstens Lake Water Quality Project Fall Update

October 2024 Project Update

Exciting news, we are beginning construction this week on the Sedimentation Basin for Carstens Lake. The entire process is expected to take about a month. At that point, we will begin working with UW-Stevens Point to incorporate the phosflow sorption medium. This is the second element to this project, following up on the wetland scrapes completed last fall.  More project information can be found here.

 

  

Updated: January 22, 2026 — 6:46 am

CD3 Cleaning Systems Presentation

(18 slides)

As presented at the August 29, 2024 MCLA meeting by
Jacob Utrie, VP Operations
cd3systems.com
more info about this presentation

Updated: January 22, 2026 — 6:45 am

CICO Program to be Presented

Public welcome!

At the upcoming MCLA meeting on Thursday, Aug 29, 2024, Jake Utrie of from CD3 Systems will provide us with a presentation on their FREE “CICO” Check In Check Out program. 

See you at 6:30 PM at the Soil and Water Conservation Building, Room 300
4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220

Read more

Updated: September 6, 2024 — 3:23 pm

Sheriff’s Boat Patrol and Silver Lake History Recap

MCLA MEETING • JUNE 27 2024 6:30PM • SOIL & WATER BLDG • PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

At the MCLA meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2024, Lt. Mike Polich of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Dept. will give us a brief presentation on their Boat Patrol program.

Read more

Updated: September 6, 2024 — 3:24 pm

Carstens Lake Water Quality Project Spring 2024 Update

(33 slides)

As presented at the April 25, 2024 MCLA meeting by
Jim Kettler and the LNRP Team & Sarah Majerus, Stantec

View project background, timeline and more.

Updated: November 18, 2024 — 4:14 pm

Attention Wilke Lake Anglers

New Wilke Lake DNR Harvest regulations in place, expiring in 2026.

 

Walleye: 3 walleye may be kept, but they must be at least 18”.

Northern pike: 2 northern pike of any length may be kept, but pike between 25-35” may not be kept.

Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth) 1 bass (total) may be kept; it must be at least 18”.

Panfish are not affected by these regulations. Bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish, crappie and yellow perch are open all year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.

Full document available at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Fishing/NewRegs20242025.pdf

Updated: January 22, 2026 — 6:45 am