Eagle 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…

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Onterra 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  

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Vilas 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…

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ERCLA 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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