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2021 EWM Project Results
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Onterra Completes Early Summer Survey for EWM
Onterra, LLC., recently completed an early summer Eagle River Chain of Lakes survey for Eurasion Water Milfoil (EWM). Onterra, headquartered in De Pere, WI, provides a variety of lake-related services ranging from science-based diagnostic and feasibility studies to comprehensive lake management plans consisting of aquatic plant inventories, stakeholder education, watershed and water quality analysis, and…
Read More2020 Final EWM Report
Onterra, the lake management consulting firm that directs milfoil management for the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission, has provided the final report of the 2020 EWM management program on the Chain. The reports are listed by lake on the Commission website. Each report contains chainwide treatment results and conclusions, and lake-specific summary…
Read More2019 Final Report of EWM Management Program
Onterra, the lake management consulting firm that directs milfoil management for the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission, has provided the final report of the 2019 EWM management program on the Chain.
Read MoreHow Did We Do with Milfoil Management This Year?
Onterra, the lake management consulting firm that directs milfoil management for the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lake Commission, recently presented the results of this year’s milfoil management program and outlined the strategy for 2020.
Read MoreERCLA Supports Wisconsin Shoreland Initiative
The Wisconsin Shoreland Initiative was formed in 2015 to organize a response to the attack on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes and the area rivers by legislative actions taken as part of the state budget process (Act 55). That one amendment to the budget removed much of the local control of lakes and ended…
Read MoreLake Management Plans Available
Visit our lake management page to view the plans.
Read MoreLakeshore Property Valuation and Vilas County Economy
34% of Vilas County is comprised of wetlands, which includes lakes and other wet areas. “Wet” property owners pay a large portion of the County’s taxes. Seasonal homeowners and tourists spend a lot. Download your copy of this informative document that spells out everything you want to know about the wetlands of Vilas County, property taxes paid…
Read MoreChain Fish Survey Results Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted a comprehensive fish survey of the entire Eagle River Chain of Lakes in 2013 and 2014. Download your copy of the fisheries information sheets to learn what they found. You may also download the creel survey reports to learn more.
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