Annual meeting announced
Join us for our yearly members' meeting, board elections and a report on lake water quality.
Since year founded · A volunteer nonprofit
Keeping Wild Goose Lake clean, healthy and ours to enjoy.
We are neighbors who share a lake. Together we watch over its water, its shoreline and the wildlife that comes back every season.
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About the association
Who we are
The Wild Goose Lake Protection Association (WGLPA) is a nonprofit organization of property owners and friends of Wild Goose Lake in Town, County, State. About number households belong today.
Membership is open to lakefront owners / anyone who loves the lake: confirm. Dues are $ amount per year and go straight to lake monitoring, aquatic plant management and community events.
Mission
To protect and improve the ecological health, recreational value and natural beauty of Wild Goose Lake for the people and wildlife who depend on it today and for generations to come.
Our goal is to catch problems early. We test the water, track changes from year to year, and act on what we learn, whether that means managing invasive plants, educating boaters or working with local and state agencies.
Discover Wild Goose Lake
Living on the lake
Practical information for residents, visitors and anyone who spends time on the water.
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Lake Facts
Size, depth, watershed and the fish and wildlife that call the lake home.
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Boating Safety
Speed rules, no-wake hours and how to keep invasive species off your boat.
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Summer Traditions
Signature event, e.g. boat parade, fireworks or lake picnic and how to take part.
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Lake History
How Wild Goose Lake got its name and how the shoreline has changed. history to come
Lake facts
Wild Goose Lake at a glance
These numbers help us measure the lake's health over time. Values marked in yellow still need to be confirmed from county or state lake records.
| Location | Township, County, State |
|---|---|
| Surface area | — acres |
| Maximum depth | — ft |
| Average depth | — ft |
| Shoreline length | — miles |
| Lake type | e.g. spring-fed, drainage, seepage |
| Water clarity (Secchi, summer avg.) | — ft |
| Common fish | e.g. bass, bluegill, walleye, northern pike |
| Public access | boat launch location |
On the water
Boating safety and courtesy
A busy summer weekend works best when everyone follows the same rules. Local ordinances take priority; check them before you launch.
Slow-no-wake hours: e.g. sunset to 10 a.m.
Travel direction: Most lakes run counter-clockwise. confirm for Wild Goose Lake
Clean, drain, dry: Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and let your boat dry before moving between lakes. This is the single best way to stop invasive species.
Life jackets: Keep one for every person aboard, and make sure kids wear theirs.
Lake news
News and announcements
Sample posts below show the layout. Replace them with real updates.
Summer water testing results are in
Volunteers recorded clarity and temperature readings from month through month. Read the summary in Lake Studies.
Aquatic plant survey scheduled
A survey of the lake's plants will help us plan next season's treatment, if any is needed.
Volunteers needed for shoreline cleanup
Bring gloves and a bag. We meet at location.
Lake events
Upcoming events
Members get event reminders by email. Subscribe to updates so you don't miss one.
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WGLPA Annual Meeting
Date, time and place
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Summer event, e.g. boat parade
Date and meeting spot
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Shoreline Cleanup Day
Date and time
Lake studies
What we measure, and why
Good decisions start with good data. These programs track the lake's condition year to year.
Water quality monitoring
Volunteers measure water clarity with a Secchi disk, along with temperature and dissolved oxygen, through the open-water season. Name the state volunteer monitoring program you take part in, if any.
Phosphorus and chlorophyll samples, when taken, show how much algae the lake can support.
Aquatic plants and invasive species
Native plants shelter fish and hold the lake bottom in place. Invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil and starry stonewort can crowd them out. We survey the lake and coordinate any treatment with state permits.
History of plant management on Wild Goose Lake
Reports archive
Links to annual monitoring reports, surveys and studies
Leadership
Board of directors
Our board is made up of volunteers elected by the membership at the annual meeting.
NamePresident
NameVice President
NameSecretary
NameTreasurer
Membership
Join the association
Every member makes the lake's care possible. Annual dues are $ amount.
Your membership supports:
- Water testing through the open-water season
- Aquatic plant surveys and invasive species control
- Boater education at the public launch
- Community events that bring lake neighbors together
Stay in touch
Contact and subscribe
Questions about the lake, membership or an event? Send us a note.
Email: info@wildgooselake.org
Mail: WGLPA, PO Box, Town, State ZIP
Facebook: page link
Resources
Helpful links
State natural resources agency
Link to the state DNR or equivalent lake page
County land and water
County conservation or lake management office
Statewide lakes association
e.g. the state's lakes partnership or federation