Lake News

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 …

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 …

The Van Vliet Lake Association takes a firm stance against the use of Wake Boats on Van Vliet Lake.  The attached link is a presentation on the harm done by wake boats by Jeff Meessmann, a member of The Last Wilderness Alliance.

:  https://youtu.be/vdFy6UcxKSM

Once again, the Van Vliet Lake Association is sharing in the great work of the summer interns from the North Lakeland Discovery Center to help protect the clean water of our lake.

The interns will be frequenting the boat launch area to speak with boaters on their initiatives of water monitoring, surveying and the management of …

Please make sure you have on your calendar for 2024;

The annual Van Vliet Lake Association meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Pipke Park shelter in Presque Isle and will start at 10 a.m.  We are pleased to announce that Wisconsin Naturalist and Author, John Bates will be our guest speaker at …

The Town of Presque Isle has an ordinance that prohibits any motorboat from operating faster than slow-no-wake speed within 200 feet of any lake shoreline.  Click the link below to read the details.

Several years ago, the VVLA posted this map at our landing to give people a visual image of what that means on our …

Our annual meeting by email has concluded and minutes are posted.  There was a question raised about the rules for shoreline lighting.

Many of us enjoy  the opportunity to live in an area where the stars can be viewed and lights from neighboring homes are kept to a minimum.  Presque Isle has an ordinance describing what …

Two happy events that occurred on the lake this summer!  Read agenda for details.

Due to continuing concerns about the COVID-19 virus, the VVLA Board has made the decision to change this year’s annual meeting from an in person event to a report via either email or paper mail.  Open …

Some good news on Van Vliet Lake this summer.  The eagles built a new nest on the north end of the lake and the eaglet is checking out the world from on high.  Thank you, Ed Brodsky, for providing this photo.

Our annual meeting has been rescheduled to August 15.  Current plan is to hold the …

It’s Labor Day weekend and the traditional end to summer fun.  We hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the lake and the area this summer.  Fall can be a lovely season  to continue to appreciate our lake.

There are two guided hikes in the Van Vliet Hemlocks sponsored by the Friends group this …