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October 19th Meeting: Great Information

The meeting began with a tribute to Mary Knipper, one of the founders of WCLA. Len Geyer gave a history of Mary's involvement - and many...

Quagga Mussels Found in Lake Geneva

Follow this link: Quagga Mussels in Lake Geneva to read a report from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel about quagga mussels being...

Fish Cribs! Make a Great Home for Small Fish!

At the June 15th meeting of the WCLA, Jim Corcoran of Lauderdale Lakes Improvement Association, demonstrated a new desigh of fish cribs,...

Whitewater Hosted August 17th Meeting; Demonstration by Aquarius Systems

Members and friends of Walworth County Lakes met at the Lions Clubhouse on Whitewater Lake for an informative presentation by Jane...

Lake Ivanhoe Receives Plaque

Mary Knipper, co-founder of Walworth County Lakes Association, presented Peter Baker from the Lake Ivanhoe Property Owners Association...

2024 Programs Planned

WCLA had its first meeting on February 17th and plans have been made for the rest of 2024. You will see them on the Events page and...

February 17: Technology in Conservation

The program was held at the Delavan Club clubhouse. Dr. Chris Wells, Associate Professor of Parks and Recreation Leadership, Aurora...

Your Best Source of State Lake Information

There are many "hot topics" about lake safety and regulation. There is speculation and we're all talking about various things, including...

October 21 - Meeting at Lake Ivanhoe

On Saturday, October 21, the WCLA gathered for its last meeting of the year at the Lake Ivanhoe Clubhouse. Lake Ivanhoe has been...

Our DNR Warden Wants You!

On Saturday, August 19th, WDNR Conservation Warden Bradley Wilson spoke to the Walworth County Lakes Association at Juniper Knoll Girl...

Dark Skies: June 17th Meeting Report

Adam McCollogh from Geneva Lake Astrophysics and Steam (GLAS) Education spoke about the important topic, Light Pollution / Dark Skies....

Fisheries Management by Report

On February 18th, Travis Motl, DNR Fisheries Biologist for our area, gave at talk at the Walworth County Lakes Association. Here is his...

Lakeshore Resource Guide for Walworth County

The Lakeshore Resource Guide for Walworth County is designed to provide lakeshore property owners, managers, residents, and those that...

Spongy Moth Damage in Walworth County

Spongy moth caterpillars (formerly known as gypsy moths) have wreaked havoc in Walworth County, causing many homeowners concern about...