- June 19, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
By Eileen Persike
Editor
In the Northwoods, lakes and rivers are more than a relaxing place to cool off in the summer or to hunt for the elusive musky. Indeed, our abundant water bodies are a respite from the stress of the day, a sought-after haven for weary city-dwellers seeking quiet relief for a week or two and at the same time – a source of economic vitality for many lucky enough to call the Northwoods home.
Improving the quality of lakes and rivers has taken on increased urgency through the years, as lake associations, county land and water conservation departments and individuals have worked to ensure clean water free from invasive species for recreation and natural habitats for critters and humans alike.
When updating the Vilas County Invasive Species Strategic Plan a couple years ago, a group of individuals, led by Vilas County Lake Conservation Specialist Cathy Higley, sought new avenues in which they could continue their work.
“As we were…
