Why and how to restore your shoreland

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on Why and how to restore your shoreland

What is shoreland restoration? Why and how to restore your shoreland By Jim Brakken, Shoreland Restoration Consultant What is shoreland restoration? Simply put, shoreland restoration means replacing a developed waterfront, such as a lawn, with native plants. Done correctly, this creates a buffer zone to protect the surface water from polluting runoff. It also beautifies…

TOXIC TACKLE SWAPS

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on TOXIC TACKLE SWAPS

Namakagon Lake Association to host TOXIC TACKLE SWAPS as part of a cooperative

The DNR on toxic tackle:

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on The DNR on toxic tackle:

Sean M. Strom, Wildlife Toxicologist, WDNR Bureau of Wildlife Management

GET THE LEAD OUT?

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on GET THE LEAD OUT?

The signs are clear: Toxic lead fishing tackle will very likely be banned one day. Is it now time.

Toxic Tackle Survey

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on Toxic Tackle Survey

HOW CAN I HELP???

How to opt up or down from the 100 foot buffer rule

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on How to opt up or down from the 100 foot buffer rule

Beginning in the 2010 boating season, all boaters are required by law to go slow when near shore.

SB 12, The ‘Safe Lakes’ Bill

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on SB 12, The ‘Safe Lakes’ Bill

THE BILL:

About The SB 12, the ‘Safe Lakes’ Bill ~ 100′ from shore No-wake bill

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 26, 2016 | Comments Off on About The SB 12, the ‘Safe Lakes’ Bill ~ 100′ from shore No-wake bill

‘Safe Lakes’ Bill signed into law by the Governor! NOW IN EFFECT STATEWIDE The actual language of Senate Bill 12, formerly SB 385, the SAFE LAKES BILL is at the bottom of the page. This is a great victory for the BCLF, WAL and for all those who work to protect and preserve our lakes! The…

Use of seaplanes on Bayfield County lakes

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Use of seaplanes on Bayfield County lakes

In regard to the use of seaplanes on Bayfield County lakes, the Bayfield County Lakes Forum gathered comments from folks in our county.

Adherence to Shoreland Zoning Regulations

By Bayfield County Lakes | October 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Adherence to Shoreland Zoning Regulations

Property rights and Zoning Regulations  ~ Board action: Seaplane statement