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Restoring Lake Victoria: Battling the Water Hyacinth Invasion

Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world, is an essential resource for the people of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It provides food, clean water, hydroelectric power, and transportation. However, the lake faces a major challenge due to the spread of water hyacinth, an invasive plant that grows quickly and forms thick mats
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Wisconsin Wake Boat Bans, Neighbors Pitted Against Each Other

Powerful wakes created by a wake boat.
Wake boats, designed to create large waves for activities like wakeboarding and wakesurfing, have become a contentious issue on Wisconsin lakes. While these boats provide fun and excitement for water sports enthusiasts, they also raise concerns among other lake users and environmental advocates. The main issues with wake boats include: Shoreline Erosion: The large wakes
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The Benefits of Fall Aquatic Weed Harvesting

As the seasons shift and temperatures drop, lake and pond owners must turn their attention to managing aquatic weeds that have accumulated over the warmer months. Fall offers a prime opportunity for aquatic weed harvesting, not only to maintain the health of the waterbody through the colder months but also to prepare it for the
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Protecting Wisconsin Waters for 50 Years

Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Partnership Logo
The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin’s unique lake law, Chapter 33: Public Inland Waters. The legislature and governor worked together in the early 1970s to establish a collaborative research and management framework that lives on today as the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership. The law also created a pathway for landowners around
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