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A Legacy of Lakes
Wisconsin’s 15,057 lakes are a unique and treasured legacy.
With so many lakes and so few people in service to
protect them, it is clear that no state agency or unit of
government can provide the management attention that each
deserves. So how
can we get this big job done?
It can only be done in your community.
Local lake residents and lake lovers have a long
tradition of volunteering their capacity and talents to ensure
stewardship for our lakes.
Lake
Organizations Need Leaders
Wisconsin has a history of strong leadership on natural resource issues.
About 5000 elected and appointed volunteers serve as
officers and committee chairs of local lake organizations.
These committed individuals deal with a host of issues:
lake ecology, watershed management, shoreland
development, user conflicts, funding, organizational
procedures, and bureaucratic red tape.
This is a big job and they can use all the help they
can get.
Who Will Lead
The future of our lakes is in your hands. The decisions made by local governments, agencies, and
special interest groups influence our local lakes.
Special leaders are needed who are willing to join in
on the decision-making and take the time to share their
talents beyond the shores of their own lake on issues common
to all lakes. The
Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute is designed to assist in
developing and enhancing both your technical and people
skills. You will be able to learn in an atmosphere of openness,
trust, friendship and camaraderie.
If you are interested in honing your skills and working
with fascinating folks that share your concern for the future
of our water resources, the Institute is for you. Should I Apply?
The Institute seminars are designed to stretch the minds of people.
We explore new ideas about lakes and the management of
human use of lakes. The Institute also seeks to develop networks to share
experiences and to encourage participants to learn from each
other. You will work and share with dedicated professionals.
The core curriculum is delivered every other year.
Ask yourself these questions to help decide if you or a
friend would be a good candidate:
- Do you have a vision of what our waters should be?
- Are you interested in meeting people that care about our
lakes and waters?
- Would you like to meet and get to know the people
working for state agencies charged with lake stewardship?
- Could you benefit from more knowledge of how to be an
effective leader?
- Would you enjoy hands-on education on the science of
lakes and aquatic ecology?
- Do you want to make a difference in Wisconsin’s
Legacy of Lakes?
Graduates of the
program are expected to take on active citizen roles in their
local lake, in county lake associations, on watershed
management teams, and on statewide policy committees. The 210 graduates of Crew I, II, III, IV,
V, VI, and VII are
making a difference. They
have taken their new skills and personal connections back to
their communities and are assisting in the job of preserving
and protecting the waters. Graduates are getting involved at many levels. They have been elected to town boards, the Wisconsin
Association of Lakes board, county lakes association boards
and teams
developing state water policy.
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Training Leaders to Take Care
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