Next meeting—public welcome!
Presentation on the History of the Wilke Lake Area
Date: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil & Water Conservation Building, Rm 300
4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc Read more
Seasons Greetings!
Wake surfing legislation and the potential for AIS and erosion
At the November 2023 MCLA membership meeting, representatives from Cedar Lake discussed the topic of wake surfing legislation.
As the popularity of the sport has increased, the boats used have increased in power in order to create bigger wakes for surfing. There are potential ecological issues with the changing sport. Read more
Public presentation on Spiny Water Flea
An invitation from our friends at Glacierland RC&D to all interested:
Hello LISMA Partners,
Our next Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 6th from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Ledgeview Nature Center. We will set up a video call if you are unable to attend in person. The link for the zoom meeting and call in info is included in the attached agenda as usual. Read more
Annual Banquet Held on Oct. 13th, 2023
MCLA Annual Banquet held on Friday Oct. 13, 2023
The annual banquet of the Manitowoc County Lakes Association took place on Friday, October the 13th, hosted by Dan Dufek and the Larrabee Sportsman’s Club, who provided a delicious broasted chicken dinner and great company. MCLA members stepped up to provide an abundance of door prizes.
The Annual Lake Stewardship awards were presented at the meeting. Read more
Wilke Lake Residents: Attend the Town of Schleswig Meeting
Attention Wilke Lake Residents
Town of Schleswig Sanitary District #2 meeting
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Schleswig Town Hall
21935 Rockville Rd, Kiel, WI 53042
August 24 Meeting to Feature Soil and Water Director
All are encouraged to attend the August 24 MCLA meeting!
The guest speaker will be David Wetenkamp, Director of the Manitowoc County
Dept. of Soil and Water. He will present an update on the activities of the department.
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil and Water Conservation building
4319 Expo Drive, Room 300, Manitowoc
PUBLIC WELCOME!!
Planned agenda
1) Presentation by David Wetenkamp
2) 5-10 minute social break
3) MCLA general membership meeting
a) Secretary’s report
b) Treasurer’s report
c) Carsten’s Lake project status update, sedimentation basin permit from DNR
d) Upcoming meetings: 10/13/23 annual meeting/banquet
e) Voluntary Lake reports (if time permits)
f) Open time for any questions/discussion (if time permits)
g) Adjourn
June 22 meeting focus on Invasive Species
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Soil and Water Conservation building
4319 Expo Drive, Room 300, Manitowoc
Guest speaker Jake Divine, Invasive Species Coordinator for Glacierland RC&D
PUBLIC WELCOME!!
Meeting Minutes now available here
Updated July 4, 2023
Planned agenda
1) Presentation by Jake Divine, Invasive Species Coordinator for Glacierland RC&D.
Glacierland RC&D is a nonprofit, grass-roots organization that is committed to wise use and conservation of our natural resources. Glacierland’s projects address sustainable agriculture, multiple use forestry, clean water, and invasive species. As the Invasive Species Coordinator, Jake acts as the point of contact regarding invasive species issues in Manitowoc & Kewaunee county, administers the Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area (LISMA), provides training and education on invasive species monitoring, prevention, and management, and helps implement restoration and management projects.
2) 5 to 10 minute social break
3) MCLA general membership meeting
a) Secretary’s report
b) Treasurer’s report
c) Any status updates of the Carsten’s Lake project since the 4/27 meeting
d) Upcoming meetings – 8/24/23 meeting and 10/13/23 annual meeting/banquet
e) Voluntary Lake reports (if time permits)
f) Open time for any questions/discussion (if time permits)
g) Adjourn
DNR Fisheries Biologist Presents at April Meeting
Want to learn more about fishing in Manitowoc?
Attend the April MCLA meeting
April MCLA meeting highlights Cedar and Long Lake Fisheries
UPDATE: View Jason Breeggmann’s Fisheries Presentation (PDF)
Jason Breeggemann, fisheries biologist with the WDNR based out of Green Bay, will present data from 2022 fish surveys and discuss DNR plans for area lakes in 2023. Read more
Manitowoc County Fish & Game Public Meeting
Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protection Association Invites the Public to their Annual Meeting
The Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protection Association invites the public to City Limits Bar and Banquet Hall on County Road CR on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm.
The guest speaker is DNR Pollinator Conservation Coordinator Jay Watson who will give a presentation on bees.
There will also be reports from various state and county officials.
The public is invited to see and hear what steps are being taken to forward conservation in Manitowoc county.
For more information contact Roger Vander Logt at 920-323-4882 or Roger @ VLoutDoorMedia.com
2022 Annual MCLA Banquet Oct 21st
MCLA Annual Banquet
Friday, Oct. 21 at Autumn Ridge Banquet Hall
1 Straight Drive, Valders, WI
5:00pm – Social Hour, Cash Bar
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Program followed by Door Prizes and 50/50 raffle Read more
Public Shoreland Zoning Presentation
Manitowoc County Planning & Zoning Review of Shoreline Regulations
This meeting took place Sept. 1, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Location: Autumn Ridge Golf Course Banquet Hall
1 Straight Drive, Valders, WI 54245
Read the Valders Journal Article about the presentation.
Call (920) 775-4431 to subscribe to the Valders Journal. Serving the community since 1940.
Single copies on sale at Cenex and Weber’s BP in Valders and M&K Quick Stop in St. Nazianz. Mailed every Wednesday.
The meeting will begin with a presentation on Manitowoc County Shoreland regulations by Pete Tarnowski – County Planning and Park Manager and Reed Gaedtke – County Code Administrator.
Pete and Reed will review Shoreland regulations which will cover some history of shoreland regulation, setback requirements, impervious surface and filling and grading regulations. They are hoping to provide the audience with some clarity and information on what’s required for permitting. They will entertain some general questions but they will not be taking site specific questions pertaining to any individual’s projects. Individuals are encouraged contact their office with specifics about any projects they are thinking about.
MCLA business will follow the presentation portion of the meeting. Public and MCLA members are encouraged to attend.
For a quick review and a great handout about Shoreland Zoning in Manitowoc County, please visit the County’s website.
https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/planning-and-zoning/shoreland/
