Waushara County Watershed Lakes Council (WCWLC) is dedicated to the:
- Protection
- Preservation and
- Restoration
of the waters within Waushara County by providing a network for communication and sharing of resources among member lakes.
The public is welcome to attend meetings and participate in our discussions.
In Memory
The Board of WCWLC is sad to announce that Bill Van Dongen, longtime Treasurer of the organization, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. A link to the obituary can be found here. At his request, there will be no formal memorial service.
Upcoming Meetings
Location: at the new Waushara County Highway Building in the Training Room, 403 Ruth’s Way, Door B, south side. Enter driveway off Townline Road across from water tower. Park on the South side of the Highway building and enter using door B. Training room is the first door on the left.
- Saturday, November 14, 10 AM
Information and Handouts from Recent Meetings
- Insurance for Lake Districts by Skip Hansen
- Presentation on Goose Management and Control by Mike Jones, Wildlife Biologist, USDA Wildlife Services – goose management and control, phone 920-324-4514
- The new Lakes Biologist for Waushara County is Claire Hetzel. Phone: 920-717-8386. Email claire.hetzel@wisconsin.gov
- Todd Wahler’s 2019 PowerPoint presentation on shoreland zoning
- UW Extension resources regarding shoreland zoning
- To report possible violations:
- For wildlife, recreational, or environmental violation reported to the DNR, see this handout.
- For potential zoning violations, contact the Waushara County Zoning office at 920-787-0453
- For potential conservation violations, contact Ben Mott, Waushara County Conservation Warden, at 920-896-3383
- Resources for information on enhanced wake issues:
For additional information, links, and handouts from previous meetings, see the Resources page.
Local Contacts:
Ben Mott, DNR Conservation Warden, Waushara County: 920-896-3383
Adam Weber, Waushara County Recreation Warden: 920-369-8151
Sheriff’s Department: 920-787-3321
Heather Gayton, Adams County Land Conservation Water Coordinator