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.
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
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
- This winter TLC is planning to construct a number of Fish Cribs on West Twin Lake.
- These habitats provide safe nurseries for the fish that are native to Twin Lakes.
- Fish Cribs are constructed by using dead trees found around the lake.
- A log box is built on the frozen lake, weighted by cement blocks and rocks, and filled with small dead trees.
- When the ice melts, down the fish crib goes! 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 the project, please click the link below.
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-F bring desserts and G-Z bring side dishes)
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