PRESERVE, PROTECT & ENHANCE

The purpose of the Association is to preserve and protect Van Vliet Lake and its surroundings, and to enhance the water quality, fishery, boating safety, and aesthetic values of Van Vliet Lake as a public recreational facility for today and for future generations.

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VAN VLIET LAKE AUGUST 2026 SURFACE WATER STUDY

Posted on: April 16, 2026

 

In early August of this summer, White Water Associates (an independent environmental consulting organization and analytical laboratory, based in Amasa Michigan) has scheduled an intense three-day survey and study of Van Vliet Lake.

Their field team of three people is comprised of professional biologists and field technicians will be conducting two very labor-intensive surveys.   Although they will certainly welcome friendly greetings from lake residents and visitors, their tasks don’t permit time to detail in conversation their methodology.  Those details will be published and become available later this fall and posted on this website for all to view.

The survey will be two parts.

I) The Point-Intercept (PI) Aquatic Plant Survey investigates the entire aquatic plant community in the lake.

II) The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Early Detection Survey is focused on detecting aquatic invasive species (plants and animals) in the lake.

The majority of the funding for the survey will be covered by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Town of Presque Isle, and funds from the Van Vliet Lake Association.

The overall goal of this project is to review the current aquatic ecosystem of Van Vliet Lake by analyzing its health and diversity, documenting any changes, and documenting any aquatic invasive species.

 

What’s Going On With the Lake Level On Van Vliet Lake?

Posted on: January 16, 2024

Van Vliet Lake levels were certainly a topic of conversation for many of us last Spring and Summer in 2023.

Are you interested in learning more about VanVliet Lake level fluctuations?

There are several ongoing research initiatives on northern Wisconsin Lakes that you may find both fascinating and educational on the subject.   Attached are links to two articles and a lake level graph to get you started on being better informed.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361607110_Extreme_water_level_rise_across_the_upper_Laurentian_Great_Lakes_region_Citizen_science_documentation_2010-2020

What’s Up With Wisconsin’s Water Levels? | WXPR

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Aquatic Plant Management

The Presque Isle Town Lakes Committee (PITLC) has worked with the WDNR to set up programs to combat the invasion of aquatic invasive species. learn more >

Lake Management Plan

The focus of the lake association has always been to maintain or improve the quality of the lake.  A lake management plan was completed in 2005. learn more >

Clean Boats Clean Water

Clean Boats, Clean Waters is an inspection program intended to educate boaters on aquatic invasive species and how to prevent their spread between lakes. learn more >

Van Vliet Hemlocks

Protecting, preserving, improving public access and increasing educational opportunities of this unique ecology known as the "Van Vliet Hemlocks". learn more >