Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute
Enhancing Wisconsin's lake resources through
leadership, training, and civic engagement.
The Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute is a leadership program that enhances the skills and broadens the capabilities of people in our lake communities to champion effective and communicative collaboration with the goal of protecting and managing our lakes.
We are now accepting nominations for Crew 16. Consider nominating yourself, a neighbor, a colleague or anyone you feel would benefit from the Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute and would in turn use what they learn to care for Wisconsin's lakes.
Crew 16 Session Dates and Locations (locations are tentative):
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May 19-21, 2026 Seminar I – Daycholah Center, Ripon, WI; Society and Environment: Philosophy and Ethics of Lake Management
- Sept. 2026 Seminar II –
Kemp Natural Resources Station, Woodruff, WI; Aquatic Ecology and Watershed Management:
Impact of Development on Lakes
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Oct. 14-16, 2026 Seminar III –
Durward’s Glen, Baraboo; Organizations, People, and Politics, Graduation Ceremony at the Aldo
Leopold Shack
Thirty individuals recently graduated as Crew 15!
Twenty-two individuals recently graduated as Crew 14! Congratulate them by visiting this
Facebook post. 
Protecting in Partnership Our Legacy of Lakes
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An educated public is supportive of sound lake decisions
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Everyone has a part to play and is welcome to help protect lakes
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Lake management decisions should be science driven
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All lake users should have the opportunity to participate in lake management actions
The Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute
Recipient of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan Outreach and
Educational Achievement Award in support of Fish Habitat Conservation - 2009
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