Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, at the Oconomowoc Community Center.
Lake Country Clean Waters hosted the 10th Annual Healthy Lakes Conference on Thursday, September 18, 2025 Oconomowoc Community Center.
This year’s theme was:
Environmental Influence, Recreational Stress, Physical Constructs & Conflicting Use: Applying Lake Organizational Capacity to Address These Issues. What’s Next?
Llake professionals, organizational leaders, and engaged community members explored the impacts of environmental influences, recreational use and development on our lakes, and how lake organizations can build capacity to respond effectively.
What this conference offered:
- Expert Presentations on the latest research and strategies related to lake carrying capacity—a dynamic concept shaped by biological, chemical, and physical factors, all heavily influenced by human activity. Understanding and managing this capacity is vital for sustaining healthy lake ecosystems.
- Case Studies from Lake Leaders and Consultants, offering real-world insights into how lake associations and districts are building organizational capacity to address challenges, drive action, and fulfill their missions.
- Breakout Sessions tailored to different needs and experiences, followed by reconvening to share key takeaways and best practices with the larger group.
- Opportunities to network with other lake leaders and residents.