The Lake Winnebago Quality Improvement Association is a non-profit organization striving to improve the water quality of Lake Winnebago, for the betterment of the lake's natural habitat as well as for public recreational use.
Our association takes action on lake quality issues through education, communication, and social fund raising meetings for members and guests, and promotes cooperation among governmental units, interested organizations, and the public.
The Lake Winnebago Quality Improvement Association (LWQIA) will host a free showing on May 7 at 7p.m. of the documentary Mysteries of the Great Lakes at the Horace Mann High School PAC in North Fond du Lac. Originally shown in IMAX, this 2008 documentary is in part the story of the lake sturgeon and efforts to save it. The documentary includes film footage from our area.
In the fall of 2013, the Lake Winnebago Quality Improvement Association of Fond du Lac County (LWQIA) initiated a Fond du Lac area-wide campaign to reduce harmful runoff into Lake Winnebago.
View the Clean Waters Project page for more information.
Chris Anderson and Matthew Dudarenke install a receptacle at Lakeside Park West.
People fishing on Lake Winnebago now have an easy way to dispose of old or unwanted fishing line. Ten fish line receptacles have been placed around the southern end of the lake in an effort to keep the lake clean and safe for wildlife and people using it.
Chris Anderson designed the receptacles from PVC pipe donated by JF Ahern as part of his Eagle Scout project. Fellow scouts from Troop 705 of North Fond du Lac helped with the construction and installation. The project was sponsored by the Lake Winnebago Quality Improvement Association.
Fishing line, or monofilament, is typically non-degradable and lasts about 600 years. Abandoned fishing line injures or kills fish, birds and other wildlife.
Collection bins are located at the following launch sites:
Chris discusses the placement of labels with Larry Kent.
Chris Anderson is joined by fellow Scouts to work on his Eagle Scout project, including (from left) John Fuchs, Matthew Dudarenke, Mike Fuchs, Jordon Friend, Kurt Weir, and Patrick Weir. The Scouts are from Troop 705 of North Fond du Lac.
Future Meeting Dates
May 7 (The May meeting will be held at 6:00 PM at the North Fond du Lac High School Commons, before the showing of "Mysteries of the Great Lakes.")
June 4
July 2
August (Annual Meeting — first Saturday in August)
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3
All Association members are welcome and encouraged to attend Board meetings.
View past articles.