See How We Manage and Care For Our Lakes

Explore how the North & South Twin Lakes District is dedicated to preserving the health and beauty of our lakes through a range of lake management strategies. From water quality monitoring to invasive species control and habitat restoration, the documents linked below provide insights into ongoing efforts to protect the lakes for future generations. Discover the actions being taken to keep Twin Lakes vibrant, clean, and enjoyable for all.

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We are part of the “Citizen Lake Monitoring (CLMN) Network”

The Citizen Lake Monitoring Network, the core of the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership, creates a bond between over 1,000 citizen volunteers statewide and the DNR. Our goals are to collect high quality data, to educate and empower volunteers and to share this data and knowledge.

Volunteers measure water clarity, using the Secchi Disk method, as an indicator of water quality. Volunteers may also collect chemistry, temperature and dissolved oxygen data, as well as monitor for the first appearance of aquatic invasive species near boat landings, other access points, or along the shoreline.

Welcome to the WDNR "WaterExplorer" Application (WEx)

The WEx tool was designed as a companion tool to the Wisconsin Surface Water Data Viewer (SWDV). The SWDV is a tool that shows maps related to Wisconsin’s water resources, and WEx is a tool that allows users to explore characteristics of Wisconsin’s water resources.

Need to get in touch?

We’re here to answer your questions about lake management, local projects, or community involvement. Reach out for support, share your thoughts, or learn more about the North and South Twin Lakes District.

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