Events
Facilitating education and research for sustainable water bodies and ecosystems in Sawyer County.
Sissabagama Lake Fishery Management Planning Meeting
Date: 01/07/2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact: Max Wolter, Max.Wolter@wisconsin.gov
Details: This is a public meeting to gather input on fishery preferences for Sissabagama Lake in Sawyer County. All interested members of the public are welcome to attend and provide input which will be used to develop a fishery management plan for Sissabagama Lake.
Register for this meeting via Zoom.
NOTICE: County Board Viewing of Lake District Webinar
On WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 AT 12:00 PM IN THE KANSAS CONFERENCE ROOM, SAWYER COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 10610 MAIN ST., HAYWARD WI 54843:
Members of the Sawyer County Board will be meeting to participate in a webinar conducted by the Wisconsin Counties Association on Lake Districts. A quorum of the Board and/or a Committee of the Board may be present to participate in the webinar.
There will be no other agenda items or business conducted.
The public is welcome to attend.
Note: Any person wishing to attend whom, because of a disability, requires accommodation should call the Sawyer County Clerk’s Office (715.634.4866) at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Listening Sessions in Northern Wisconsin May 5th and 6th
Our lakes need your help! Attend an upcoming listening session May 5th and 6th in Oneida and Vilas Counties to share your views on wake boats and Wisconsin's lakes with Senate President Mary Felzkowski and Representative Rob Swearingen.
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13th Annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference
March 13, 2025
Menomonie, Wisconsin
The 13th Annual conference will feature keynote presentations from Jeremy Solin and John Strauser on how we can use systems thinking to solve water quality issues.
Over lunch, we’ll hear updates on projects from local agencies and organizations that have been working to improve water quality in the Red Cedar Watershed.
There is an exciting lineup of breakout sessions including hearing from Healthy Lakes grant recipients in the watershed, a local food panel, latest research on agriculture and water quality, and a recap of research done in the Red Cedar Watershed by LAKES REU students over the past decade.
Registration is open now. Visit www.uwstout.edu/redcedar to learn more about the conference and to register. We look forward to seeing you there!
A Webinar from WI Salt Wise and Wisconsin Lakes
Tue, February 18 ~ 4:00-5:00pm
It's free, but you must register to attend
Join Wisconsin Lakes as we host Allison Madison of Wisconsin Salt Wise in a discussion of salt and how it’s overuse can pollute our lakes, streams, and groundwater.
Representative Green to Hold Listening Sessions
State Assembly 74th District Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) will conduct four citizen input listening sessions in the next few weeks, including one in Hayward.
This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on certain topics that the Wisconsin State Legislature might consider and learn what Rep. Green has been working on in Madison.
The schedule is:
Friday, Feb. 28: Spooner City Hall, 1-2 p.m.
Friday, March 21: Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, 1-2 p.m.
Friday, April 4: Minong Village Hall, 1-2 p.m.
Friday, April 18: Hayward Veterans Community Center, 1-2 p.m.
Joint Finance Committee Budget Hearings
The Joint Finance Committee has announced the dates for the statewide budget hearings. This is an opportunity for constituents to come and express their views on budget items the Wisconsin State Legislature may consider.
The schedule is:
Wednesday, April 2 – Kaukauna High School
Friday, April 4 – State Fair Park, West Allis
Monday, April 28 – Hayward High School
Tuesday, April 29 – Northcentral Technical College, Wausau
Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference
Join us in our mission to educate and collaborate on preserving Sawyer County's water bodies. Together, we can improve water quality, wildlife habitats, and recreational spaces while respecting property rights. Let's ensure a sustainable future for our community and its natural resources.
Registration opens May 01, 2025
