Green Lake Association Programs

Our programs

PROGRAMS: Green Lake Conservancy Partnership, Joint Advisory Committee on Land Use Matters (JACLUM), Revitalization of Shoreland Vegetation Project , Lake Protection Grants, Environmental Scholarships, Boating Safety Courses, Cold Water Rescue Training, Green Lake Buoys, Green Lake County Fish Rearing Facility, AQWEED

Green Lake Conservancy Partnership Norwegian Bay Boardwalk

The Green Lake Conservancy Partnership includes the Green Lake Association (GLA), the Green Lake Conservancy Foundation (GLCF), the Green Lake Sanitary District (GLSD) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). While each of these organizations is a separate entity with different missions and objectives, they often work together to accomplish shared goals. Some examples of GLA's role within the partnership include:

assist in recruiting and managing volunteers to help remove invasives and trash from Conservancy Lands
the construction of Hammer's Trail
financial support towards the construction of the Norwegian Bay boardwalk (pictured right)
financial support towards the purchase of various Conservancy Lands
other cooperative efforts

Joint Advisory Committee on Land Use Matters (JACLUM) JACLUM works with town boards to interpret and understand current ordinances and how they apply to development projects. JACLUM also works with developers to protect Green Lake from storm water runoff, to make provision for green space, and to assure to the extent possible that development is consistent with the characteristics of the surrounding environment. Learn More

Revitalization of Shoreland Vegetation Project (RSVP) The RSVP is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of native trees, shrubs,grasses, or wetland plants. RSVP encourages the regeneration of shoreland vegetation through educational efforts targeted at property owners and businesses that provide property management services to property owners. Learn More

Lake Protection Grants The GLA awards environmental protection grants to promote lake and watershed protection and enhancement initiatives. These grants are made possible by the generous donations of members of the Green Lake Association. Learn More

Environmental Scholarships In the spirit of protecting and enhancing Big Green Lake, the Green Lake Association awards a single, non-renewable $2,000 scholarship to a deserving student in the local area. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has participated in activities and/or projects that relate to Wisconsin’s natural resources, in particular those that benefit Big Green Lake and its watershed, is committed to conservation of natural resources, and intends to pursue an education related to conservation. Learn More

Boating Safety Courses The Green Lake Association provides life jackets to all who successfully completes the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-authorized classes in March and July in the Green Lake area. Wisconsin boating safety certification or out of state equivalent certification is required for operators born on or after January 1, 1989 and who are at least 16 years of age. Operators 12 to 15 years of age must either have a boating safety certificate or have an adult on board while operating.

Cold Water Rescue Training Beginning in 2008, the GLA has provided an annual grant to the Princeton Fire and Rescue Department to train two divers in cold water rescue techniques until all members of their team have been trained. The Princeton Fire and Rescue Department is the only provider for rescue services in Green Lake County.

Green Lake Buoys The GLA helps fund the purchase and maintenance of buoys on Big Green Lake. These buoys, place by the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Department, mark navigation lanes and areas dangerous for boating.

Green Lake County Fish Rearing Facility In 2006, the Green Lake Sanitary District purchased the Green Lake County fish rearing facility. The GLA annually donates funds to support the management of the facility. This partnership ensures that fish will remain available for stocking Big Green Lake, thus protecting sport fishing on the lake. Learn More

AQWEED This aquatic harvesting program cuts and removes nuisance aquatic plants from Big Green Lake. Such harvesting is done in accordance with a permit from the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources. Managed and sponsored primarily by the Green Lake Sanitary District, The Green Lake Association and the City of Green Lake donates funds to support this project.