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🌊 Dive Into the 2026 Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention!

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When tackling a monumental challenge—like restoring a watershed, managing invasive species, or mitigating internal phosphorus loading—it can take years, even decades, to see the fruits of our labor.

This spring, we are gathering to celebrate exactly that: the long-term programs and the accumulated actions of countless people who have persevered through the years to protect our waters.

Whether you are a lake district commissioner, a shoreline property owner, a student, or a water resources professional, the 2026 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention is the place to recharge your batteries, share your successes, and prepare for the future of Wisconsin’s waters.

🗓️ Event Details At-A-Glance

  • When: April 15–17, 2026
  • Where: Holiday Inn & Convention Center | Stevens Point, WI (Virtual options are also available for select sessions!)
  • Theme: Decades of Dedication
  • More Info & Registration: WisconsinWaterWeek.org

🔍 Why You Should Attend

Brought to you by the Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Partnership, this annual gathering is a unique convergence of science, citizens, and policy. Here is what you can look forward to:

  • 💡 Learn from the Experts: Choose from over 60 concurrent sessions covering hot topics like aquatic plant ecology, shoreland health, fisheries, and watershed restoration.
  • 🛠️ Hands-On Workshops (Wednesday & Friday): Dive deep into interactive sessions. Learn how to use DNR online data tools, design local runoff practices, or apply for state grant funding to launch your next big project.
  • 🤝 Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow lake and river advocates, DNR representatives, extension educators, and environmental consultants.
  • 🏆 Celebrate Lake Stewards: Join us for the annual Wisconsin Lake Stewardship Awards banquet to celebrate the extraordinary volunteer and professional efforts keeping our lakes pristine.

👥 For Our Lake Districts & Property Owners

If you’ve been using our online tools—like the Sediment Health Calculator—and are wondering “what next?”, this convention is the ultimate place to find answers. You will find workshops dedicated specifically to lake district administration, citizen monitoring protocols, and practical, on-the-ground engineering solutions for shoreland runoff.

🎟️ How to Join Us

Registration is officially open! Whether you are joining us in person in Stevens Point or hopping on via Zoom for hybrid/virtual tracks, make sure to secure your spot.

👉 Ready to register or view the full agenda? Head over toWisconsinWaterWeek.orgto lock in your spot.

Let’s get together, look back at how far we’ve come, and celebrate the people carrying the torch for Wisconsin’s waters into the future!