Douglas County Land + Water Conservation

03/17/2026

Douglas County LWCD will sponsor two middle school students and two high school students to attend WI Land + Water Association's Conservation camps. Camp programming includes topics like wildlife, habitat, water quality, fisheries, forestry, orienteering, and canoeing. Campers can make new friends, participate in hands-on activities, practice social & leadership skills, enjoy the outdoors, and just have fun!

Middle school students in Douglas County entering grades 6-8 in the fall of 2026 are eligible for scholarships to attend Camp Lakotah, Wautoma from June 28th - July 1st

High school students in Douglas County entering grades 9 - 12 in the fall of 2026 are eligible for scholarships to attend the North Lakeland Discovery Center from June 15th - 18th

To learn more about the camps visit WI Land + Water's webpage here https://wisconsinlandwater.org/our-work/youth-education/conservation-camp

To apply for a scholarship please contact Elijah Hoffman at [email protected] for instructions.

02/24/2026

Attention Farmers! Incentive payments available!

Our department will be hosting a training session for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans at the Maple Community Center on March 13th from 10am-3pm. Details below!

01/14/2026

Big McGraw Lake Rapid Response Project Update - Join us for a virtual project update February 24th 4:00 - 5:00 PM!

11/10/2025

Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/8cb8p8

10/30/2025

09/10/2025

Invasive Spiny Waterflea populations peak in the fall, so now is a key time to be extra vigilant cleaning boats and fishing lines to prevent spreading them between lakes! Visit the Douglas County Surface Waters Program website to learn more: https://douglascountywi.gov/1217/Stop-Spiny-Prevention-Campaign

09/02/2025

07/14/2025

The Whitefish Lake community recently turned out at the boat launch for an advanced training on the science and prevention of invasive Spiny Waterfleas and other Aquatic Invasive Species provided by the Douglas County Surface Waters Program. The fascinating science behind invasive species like Spiny Waterflea and Curlyleaf Pondweed was discussed, and participants were trained to share this knowledge effectively with the boating public. Thank you to the Whitefish Lake Clean Boats Clean Waters crew and Whitefish Lake Conservation Organization for your amazing work preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species and keeping our Douglas County Lakes and rivers healthy!

06/12/2025

A great opportunity to get to know one of the 19 State Natural Areas in Douglas County!

If you like the look of these shooting stars, you might be just the star we’re looking for to join our State Natural Areas (SNA) Volunteer Program!

Shooting stars are native spring flowers that grow in open areas throughout southern Wisconsin. They rely on bumble bees for what’s known as “buzz pollination," where bumblebees vibrate their bodies to shake the pollen out of flowers.

Volunteering at a state natural area can help keep a habitat healthy for flowers, bees and the many other species that call those places home.

Learn more, get involved, and sign up for email invites in your region at our SNA Volunteer webpage: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/StateNaturalAreas/volunteer

Photo Credit: Steve Hubner, The Prairie Enthusiasts