By Tanner Yurk, Conservation Programs Manager Stream monitoring is one of the most practical tools we have for keeping tabs on watershed health. Every spring, summer, and fall, WLAC staff and volunteers head out to Walloon’s two tributaries to collect
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By Jon Breithaupt, Executive Director Land protection is one of the most lasting ways we can care for Walloon Lake and its watershed. Every acre conserved today can help ensure that forests, wetlands, shorelines, wildlife habitat, scenic views, and clean
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Walloon Lake’s clear water, healthy shorelines, and thriving aquatic habitat are among the top reasons this area is so precious to so many of us. Protecting them requires more than good stewardship on the water and within the Walloon Lake
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The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) is pleased to recognize Wally Kidd as the 2026 recipient of the Damschroder Service Award, honoring his more than two decades of dedicated service to land preservation and stewardship at Walloon Lake. Established
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Protecting Walloon Lake today. Preparing it for generations to come. Walloon Lake is more than a beautiful place. It is a living watershed, a treasured community, and a resource that connects generations of people to the land and water. The
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Fall is an especially beautiful time to explore the Walloon Lake watershed—and this season, the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) is offering a variety of opportunities to get outside, learn something new, and take part in conservation. WLAC’s fall
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The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy invites members and the broader community to join us for The State of the Lake: WLAC’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This annual gathering is an opportunity to hear about the progress we’ve made over the past year, learn about emerging
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Fields Preserve Trail Restoration Project The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) has completed several major improvements at Fields Preserve as part of the Fields Preserve Trail Restoration Project, enhancing both the visitor experience and the ecological health of the
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By Laura Morris Director of Outreach and Community Engagement This summer, the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council (TOMWC) and Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) staff conducted a comprehensive shoreline survey of the entire Walloon Lake shoreline. Shoreline surveys
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The Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) has completed a nearly 30-acre expansion of its Wildwood Harbor Nature Area, creating the largest permanently protected land complex owned and managed by the organization. The acquisition was made possible through the generosity
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