Conservancy News
Aquatic Invasive Species
- Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) is the most common invasive aquatic plant in Twin Lakes.
- Feather-shaped leaves are divided into 12 or more pairs of slender leaflets. Leaves are arranged in whorls of 4-6 around the stem. Stems and leaves tend to be limp, often with some pinkish color at the end.
- Small patches of Eurasian watermilfoil can be easily removed by hand. The base of the plant and roots must be removed, and all parts of the plant should be disposed of away from any water body.
- Additional information on invasive species can be found by clicking the link below.
Invasive Species On Land
- The garlic mustard plant has heart shaped toothed leaves and small white four petaled flowers, it is prevalent in the forests surrounding Twin Lakes.
- Garlic mustard emerges in the spring earlier than many native plants.
- By the time native species are ready to grow, Garlic mustard has blocked their sunlight and outcompeted them for nutrients and moisture.
- Garlic mustard can be easily pulled and should be pulled before seed capsules form and spread.
Photographers Needed Year Round!
Calling all Twin Lakes photographers. If you have photographs to share that capture Twin Lakes, and or the flora and fauna living in or around our lakes, please share your photo files with us so that we can feature them in our website gallery, our annual calendar, or on our Instagram page! Email your jpeg file (actual size, do not reduce) by clicking the button below.
Twin Lakes Management Plan
In 2020, the Conservancy received a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to create a lake management plan. TLC brought on board Onterra, LLC, a lake management planning consulting firm, to develop scientific data about the lakes, and guide the creation of our plan. Since that time, a group of Twin Lake Conservancy members, under the direction of Onterra, have created a draft implementation plan which represents the path that TLC will follow to meet our lake management goals.
The Twin Lakes Management Plan is now complete and has been accepted by the Wisconsin DNR. It includes extensive information about the health of the lake and a step by step plan for improving lake health. Click on the button below if you are interested in receiving an emailed copy of the report.
upcoming events
FREE FISHING WEEKENDS
- June 7-8, 2025
- January 17-18, 2026
- June 6-7, 2026
- On Free Fishing Weekend, you can cast a line without having a license.
- A great opportunity to give fishing a try!
- Outside of these special dates, fishing licenses are needed in Wisconsin by residents and nonresidents 16 years old or older.
ANNUAL SUMMER MEETING
- Saturday, July 5th, 2025
- 11am meeting (TLC meeting follows the 10am meeting of Whispering Pines Estates Property Owners Association)
- 12:30 potluck lunch (TLC will provide Subway sandwiches and beverages; Last name beginning with A-L bring a side dish and M-Z bring a desert)
- Location: W8625 Duck Creek Lane
- 4:00pm flotilla starting from the public dock (weather permitting)
TLC 2025 Calendar
The Twin Lakes Conservancy calendar features the artwork of our talented TLC member photographers. See some of the beautiful photography in our gallery on the Home Page. Lake residents are eligible to receive one free 2025 calendar thanks in part to a grant received from the Marquette County Lakes Association. If you would like additional calendars or if you are not a lake resident, the calendars retail for $25. If you are interested in ordering, click the button below.
FISH CRIB PROJECT Winter 2024/25
- Our Fish Crib project was successfully completed this winter. Many thanks to all those who volunteered!
- This habitat provides safe nurseries for the fish that are native to Twin Lakes.
- Our Fish Crib was constructed using dead trees found around the lake.
- The log box was built on the frozen west lake. It was weighted and filled with small dead trees.
- When the ice melted, down the fish crib went! It will not be seen nor will it interfere with boating or swimming.
- For more information on our Fish Crib Project or to learn how you can help with future projects, please click the link below.
