Hello Spring from the Upper and Lower Buckatabon Lakes!
As the ice gives way and our shorelines start waking up for the season, the District has been busy preparing for a productive and well‑informed year on the water.

At our February 2nd Board meeting, several important projects were set in motion. We began work on updating and archiving historical materials on the website, and many sections are currently under construction. Our goal is to have these refreshed and available by May, providing residents with clearer access to long‑term lake data and District history.

We are pleased to share that the District has contracted with UW–Oshkosh to staff the boat landing this summer as part of the Clean Boats Clean Waters program — and we received a grant to help support this work. These efforts will strengthen our prevention of aquatic invasive species and improve education for boaters throughout the season.

This year will also bring more detailed scientific work on both lakes. Onterra, our Lake Management Consultant, will be back in August to complete updated mapping. Additional information will be shared as the project approaches. In the meantime, the Board has approved targeted DASH removal of small weed colonies in June. Homeowners in affected areas will be notified once specific locations are confirmed.

For further updates, please visit the Projects + Accomplishments section of our website. There you’ll also find information on several ongoing topics, including:

• Wakeboat legislation discussions at the state level, and how certain bill proposals that may impact the lake.

• Fish stocking news from late fall and winter of 2025, including details on the unsuccessful 2025 fish stocking effort and a letter from the DNR.

As always, thank you to all residents, volunteers, and partners who help protect and care for our lakes year‑round. Here’s to longer days, returning wildlife, and another season on beautiful Lake Buckatabon.

-Peggy DeFranceschi

Upper & Lower Buckatabon Lakes District Chair