Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Dept is sponsoring a lake protection grant to study lakes and watersheds in Vilas County. The project will focus on updating the County Lake Classification program and implementing work plan goals 2&4 of the 2015-2024 Land and Water Plan.

Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Dept is sponsoring a lake protection grant to study lakes and watersheds in Vilas County. The project will focus on updating the County Lake Classification program and implementing work plan goals 2&4 of the 2015-2024 Land and Water Plan. Project activities include: 1) Rank the health status of HUC 12 watersheds; 2) Rank the health status of Vilas County Lakes; 3) Assist regional DNR in accomplishing work plan objectives; 4) Increase wetland focus within County; 5) Prioritize future lake group work efforts; 6) Support and attend activities of the WI Lakes Partnership; 7) Provide technical assistance and educational activities (presentations, press releases, handouts); 8) Hired Lakes Specialist; 9) Develop final report. Project deliverables include: 1) Ranked watersheds and lakes; 2) Prioritized list of future lake efforts; 3) Lakes Specialist; 4) Final report.