Join us for an evening with expert professionals as we dive into learning about the continuing issue of EAB in Wisconsin!
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Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention Announced
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
New Pier at Carstens Lake
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
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.
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
2024 Annual Banquet is Sunday, Sept 29th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS ENDED
2024 MCLA Banquet and Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 29, 2024
2024 Newsletter Now Online
The 2024 edition of the MCLA Newsletter is now available online
Download it here and enjoy:
2024 MCLA Newsletter
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
Cedar Lake 2022 Fisheries Survey presentation
Jason Breeggemann, Fisheries Biologist for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, recently visited Cedar Lake and spoke in depth about Cedar Lake’s 2022 Comprehensive Fisheries Survey.
2022 Comprehensive Fisheries Survey Presentation [pdf]
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.
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






