Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference

Friday, June 24, 2024 at Northwoods High School in Minong, WI

“Toxic bodies & the struggle for healthy watersheds” will be the subject of keynote speaker Dr. Nancy Langston at the Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference to be held at Northwoods High School in Minong, WI on Friday June 24, 2024.

The conference program features state and regional experts addressing aquatic invasive species, using mapping tools, lake legislative updates, conservation easements, lake grants, attracting wildlife, algae in your lake, CB-CW update, lake projects that work, loon status update, frogs in your lake and many more.  The Bayfield Regional Conservancy's Executive Director, Ellen Kwiatkowski, will be giving a session on protecting lakeshore with Conservation Easements. The Northwest Wisconsin Waters Consortium will hold its annual meeting during this conference.

This lakes symposium is a great opportunity to network with area lake groups, volunteers and decision makers from public and private organizations. Over twenty non-profit and business exhibitors will showcase their projects, resources and services. Display space is now available.

Register by June 17 by phone or online. Contact the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at 715-682-1223 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Credit cards accepted. For more detailed information on the conference program and speakers, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 715-635-7406.          

The $45 registration fee includes program materials, continental breakfast, refreshments and lunch. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program concludes at 3:45.

For more information visit the Bayfield County Lakes Forum.