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Volunteer Water Monitoring Spotlight
By Tanner Yurk, Conservation Programs Manager It is one thing to talk about lake health; it is another to have a 100-year family history backing you up. John Marklewitz’s family has been
Wally Kidd Named 2026 Recipient of the Damschroder Service Award
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
Our Path Forward: WLAC’s Revised 2023–2027 Strategic Plan
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
WLAC Releases Fall 2026 Events Schedule
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,
A Sanctuary for Loons
By Tanner Yurk Conservation Program Manager When you hear a wail of the Common Loon, you know summer is here. For many of us, it’s a welcome sign of home
Notice of WLAC’s Annual Meeting
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