Clean Lakes Alliance

2026 Yahara Society Reception
2026-08-11 05:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Capitol Point Condominiums, 125 N. Hamilton St., Madison, 53703
Join us for a Yahara Society Reception on Tuesday, August 11. As a thank you for your 2026 donation or pledge to the Yahara Society, you and a guest are invited to a Clean Lakes Alliance reception. Hear remarks about the state of our lakes while enjoying hosted cocktails & hors d’oeuvres.

Hosted by Tom TerryCapitol Point Condominiums125 N Hamilton St, MadisonTuesday, August 12, 20255:30 p.m. – Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres6 p.m. – RemarksRSVP: rsvp@cleanlakesalliance.org

The Yahara Society is a donor recognition group established by Clean Lakes Alliance to honor individuals & organizations. Donations start at $1,234.50, a symbolic amount representing the five main lakes. This annual contribution is independent of sponsorships or tickets purchases and directly supports our mission. As a member of the Yahara Society, your generosity affirms that restoring and protecting our lakes is a top community priority.

Clean Lakes 101: Monitoring a Century of Warming Lakes in Wisconsin
2026-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 | The East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53714
Clean Lakes 101

Join Clean Lakes Alliance for Clean Lakes 101 On Tap on Wednesday, August 19, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. at The East Side Club for a presentation exploring how more than a century of water temperature records reveals the impacts of lake warming on Wisconsin’s lakes, ecosystems, and future management.

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About this talk

How have seasonal upper water column (epilimnetic) and summer bottom water (hypolimnetic) temperatures changed over more than a century in Lake Mendota in southern Wisconsin and Trout Lake in northern Wisconsin? And why should we care if our lakes are warming? This talk presents analyses of what might be the longest limnological (water column profile) record of seasonal water temperatures ever recorded – with only a few gaps since 1894 in Lake Mendota. For remote northern Wisconsin, Trout Lake’s temperature profile records date back to the early 1900s with extensive summer sampling during 1925-41 followed by renewed year-round sampling since 1981. Because of their long-term water temperature records, the two lakes are Wisconsin’s “sentinels” of lake warming.

About our speaker

Richard “Dick” Lathrop has been studying the Madison lakes for more than 50 years, starting with a 2-year EPA-funded water quality project that segued to a 33-year career as a WDNR research limnologist. Mid-career, while still working at the DNR, Dick went back to school to earn his PhD in Oceanography and Limnology at the UW-Madison Center for Limnology. Since graduating in 1998, Dick has held an Honorary Fellowship position at the CFL where he continues to work on their North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research Project. He also has been a volunteer science advisor to Clean Lakes Alliance on their Yahara lakes water quality initiatives, plans, and reports since Clean Lakes Alliance’s inception in 2010.

About our moderator

Dana Fulton joined the 27 Storm Track Weather Team in September 2023. Fulton was promoted from Wake Up Meteorologist to 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin News Anchor and Executive Producer and now anchors the weekday morning news from 4:30 – 7 a.m. on WKOW-TV 27 Wake Up Wisconsin. Previously Fulton worked at WISC-TV in Madison, WI and WACH in Columbia, SC. During her time at WACH she also worked as a Weekend Manager, News Anchor, Multimedia Journalist, and Meteorologist. Fulton is originally from Bartonville, IL and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science from Mississippi State University.

Event details

This event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. **Friends of Clean Lakes ($35 and above) receive ONE FREE BEER at each Clean Lakes 101 On Tap event, courtesy of Wisconsin Distributors.

Clean Lakes 101 lecture series

Clean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The East Side Club, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.

Community Volunteer Day - August 2026
2026-08-27 14:00 - 16:15 | Picnic Point, 2003 University Bay Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
Join Clean Lakes Alliance and the UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve for a community volunteer day to help our lakes! We’ll be at UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve on Thursday, August 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. We’ll be removing invasive species near Picnic Point.

Removing invasive species allows our native species to thrive and do what they do best — capture and filter runoff before it can enter our lakes. Our native species are well-adapted to mitigate flooding, provide valuable habitats for pollinators and wildlife, and stabilize soil to prevent erosion. The more native plants we have surrounding our shores, the healthier our lakes will be!

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All tools will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes for outside work, and bring a water bottle and sun protection. Closed-toed shoes and pants are required to best protect from bugs, poisonous plants, and scratches. Meet at the entrance to Picnic Point, near Lot 130.

Clean Lakes 101 – Suck the Muck: A Deep Dive into Door Creek Restoration
2026-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | The East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53714
Clean Lakes 101

Join us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 On Tap on Wednesday, September 9, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Learn how the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department and its partners are improving water quality in the Door Creek subwatershed through decades of planning, restoration, and innovative projects, including the recent “Suck the Muck” initiative.

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About this talk

The Door Creek subwatershed is a significant contributor of phosphorus and sediment to the Yahara River Basin. For decades, the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department has worked with partners across the watershed to reduce these contributions and to improve and protect natural resources. Join us to learn about the history of investigation, planning, and on-the-ground actions to improve water quality in the watershed. The presentation will also feature the County’s recent “Suck the Muck” project and restoration efforts in Door Creek and the Door Creek Wildlife Area.

About our speaker

Kyle Minks is the Watershed Manager for the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department and has worked for Dane County since 2011. He leads the Watersheds and Ecosystem Services Division, coordinating watershed projects and initiatives. He also conducts environmental sampling and monitoring, and tracks and quantifies phosphorus and carbon reductions.

About our moderator

Dana Fulton joined the 27 Storm Track Weather Team in September 2023. Fulton was promoted from Wake Up Meteorologist to 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin News Anchor and Executive Producer and now anchors the weekday morning news from 4:30 – 7 a.m. on WKOW-TV 27 Wake Up Wisconsin. Previously Fulton worked at WISC-TV in Madison, WI and WACH in Columbia, SC. During her time at WACH she also worked as a Weekend Manager, News Anchor, Multimedia Journalist, and Meteorologist. Fulton is originally from Bartonville, IL and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science from Mississippi State University.

Event details

This event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. **Friends of Clean Lakes ($35 and above) receive ONE FREE BEER at each Clean Lakes 101 On Tap event, courtesy of Wisconsin Distributors.

Clean Lakes 101 lecture series

Clean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The East Side Club, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.

Clean Lakes 101
2026-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | The East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53714
Clean Lakes 101

Join us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 On Tap on Wednesday, October14th, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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About this talk

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About our moderator

Dana Fulton joined the 27 Storm Track Weather Team in September 2023. Fulton was promoted from Wake Up Meteorologist to 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin News Anchor and Executive Producer and now anchors the weekday morning news from 4:30 – 7 a.m. on WKOW-TV 27 Wake Up Wisconsin. Previously Fulton worked at WISC-TV in Madison, WI and WACH in Columbia, SC. During her time at WACH she also worked as a Weekend Manager, News Anchor, Multimedia Journalist, and Meteorologist. Fulton is originally from Bartonville, IL and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science from Mississippi State University.

Event details

This event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. **Friends of Clean Lakes ($35 and above) receive ONE FREE BEER at each Clean Lakes 101 On Tap event.

Clean Lakes 101 lecture series

Clean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The East Side Club, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.

Clean Lakes 101
2026-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 | The East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53714
Clean Lakes 101

Join us in-person only for Clean Lakes 101 On Tap on Wednesday, November 11, at The East Side Club from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

About this talk

Details coming soon!

About our speaker

Details coming soon!

About our moderator

Dana Fulton joined the 27 Storm Track Weather Team in September 2023. Fulton was promoted from Wake Up Meteorologist to 27 News Wake Up Wisconsin News Anchor and Executive Producer and now anchors the weekday morning news from 4:30 – 7 a.m. on WKOW-TV 27 Wake Up Wisconsin. Previously Fulton worked at WISC-TV in Madison, WI and WACH in Columbia, SC. During her time at WACH she also worked as a Weekend Manager, News Anchor, Multimedia Journalist, and Meteorologist. Fulton is originally from Bartonville, IL and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science from Mississippi State University.

Event details

This event will be held at The East Side Club (3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53714). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The program runs from 4 – 5 p.m. A Q/A session will follow the presentation as time allows. Complimentary event parking will be available at The East Side Club. Parking spots fill up quickly and may be limited depending on capacity. **Friends of Clean Lakes ($35 and above) receive ONE FREE BEER at each Clean Lakes 101 On Tap event.

Clean Lakes 101 lecture series

Clean Lakes 101 is a series of educational events open to the public and a great chance to learn more about the science behind the issues that affect our lakes. Each month we feature a different expert to make the science accessible and interesting to non-technical audiences. The series is produced in partnership with the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Extension Lakes, with presenting sponsor National Guardian Life Insurance Company, hosting sponsor The East Side Club, supporting sponsor Johnson Financial Group, and media sponsor WKOW. Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP. . Additional support is provided by Alliant Energy Foundation, Hovde Properties, and Perkins Coie LLP.
