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The impacts of shoreline development is well documented.It can lead to habitat loss, shoreline erosion, decline in fish populations, and increased algal blooms among other issues.But a remaining question is can those declines be reversed if shoreline is restored? That’s what some researchers in Vilas County are trying to figure out.
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An Oneida County committee held off on further discussions regarding amendments to the county’s Shoreland Protection Ordinance.
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Later this summer, conservationists in Wisconsin will introduce a new tool to help lakefront property owners prevent erosion on their shorelines.Shoreline…
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For many years, the State of Wisconsin allowed counties to make rules that were stricter than state law regarding shoreland zoning issues.In 2015, the…
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The Wisconsin State Supreme Court has accepted a zoning case from the Town of Newbold for review.At issue is whether towns may regulate minimum lot sizes…
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Both the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly have passed bills that clarify shoreland zoning for towns.The author of the Assembly version is Representative Rob…
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Out-going Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has determined that Oneida County can zone shorelands for single family housing in areas of general…
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Last fall, the state changed statutes regarding short-term rentals but a local inspector says that change in the law did not change required inspection by…
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A joint effort between the Oneida County Lakes and Rivers Association and Oneida County will produce information about shorelines and lakes for property…
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Oneida County Land and Water Conservation has received grant money to help shoreland landowners preserve their shorelines and in so doing help preserve…