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ERCLA Volunteers Refreshed ERCLA’s Invasive Species Pink Bucket Program.
On Monday, May 13th, a group of ERCLA volunteers completed a refresh of ERCLA’s invasive species Pink Bucket Program. Marc Groth, Tom Batterman, Jody Voight and Steve Skora At each of the seven primary boat landings on the chain, individuals will now see new buckets and cleaned bins with new ERCLA stickers for our Pink…
Read MoreEarth Day Kick Off of the T-Docks Landing Shoreline Restoration Project
The ERCLA Restoration Committee along with other ERCLA volunteers along with Quita Sheehan from Vilas County Land and Water got together on Earth Day to kick off the T-Docks Landing Shoreline Restoration project located on Yellow Birch Lake. The project is a collaboration between ERCLA, Vilas County Land and Water, and the City of Eagle…
Read MoreEagle River Chain of Lakes Shoreland Condition
By Marc Groth, Shoreline Restoration Chair and Duck Lake Captain One of the most vulnerable areas of a lake’s watershed is the immediate shoreland zone (from the water’s edge to 35’ from shore). When this 35’ buffer is developed, the increased impervious surface, removal of natural vegetation and other human practices can severely increase pollutant…
Read MoreULERCLC Meeting to Take Place on Thursday, February 15, 2024
Meeting of the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission (ULERCLC) will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 12:00 pm, at the Eagle River City Hall, 525 E. Maple, Eagle River, Wisconsin. To view the full agenda click here. To view the previous ULERCLC meeting notes from November 16, 2023, click here.…
Read MoreWake Boat Legislative Update Regarding the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Watershed and Ecosystem
We have created a wake boat legislative update regarding the Eagle River Chain of Lakes watershed and ecosystem. To view, please visit https://bit.ly/3vwOaGb.
Read MoreOnterra LLC’s Findings of EWM Levels on the Chain
The Vilas County News Review reports on Onterra LLC’s findings of Eurasian water milfoil levels on the chain. Click the link to the view article. https://www.vcnewsreview.com/news/eurasian-water-milfoil-levels-creeping-up-on-eagle-river-chain/article_58a54bc4-9477-11ee-9940-3ff3cfdee8cf.html
Read MoreOnterra, LLC to Release the 2023 Eagle River Chainwide Lake Management Results
Save the Date: On Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00 PM, representatives from Onterra, LLC, who provide lake management planning services, will release the 2023 Eagle River Chainwide Lake Management results and the 2024 plans. This session will be hosted by the Town of Washington at 2301 Town Hall Rd, Eagle River. ERCLA representatives and Commission…
Read More2023 Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for the Annual Membership Meeting on July 30th. Hosted by Braywood. Business Meeting at 10:30 am, followed by Educational Event and Picnic. View the Meeting agenda here. Please RSVP to [email protected] or 920-428-6743.
Read MoreVilas County to Implement User Fees at Parks and Boat Landings
By Katie Thoresen, WXPR Public Radio Vilas County will soon require parking permits at many of its parks and boating landings. “Our use has gone way up with COVID and everything and renewed insurgence of people wanting to get outdoors,” said Todd Bierman, the Vilas County Parks and Recreation Supervisor. Like much public land during…
Read MoreERCLA Sponsoring Free Vessel Safety Checks
ERCLA Sponsoring Free Vessel Safety Checks On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association (ERCLA) is partnering with the Central District Chapter of the U.S. Power Squadron to host free vessel safety checks at Riverview Park from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The park is located on the south side of…
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