Volunteer Programs

Get Involved with the Child, Girl Woman Lake Area Association by Volunteering. See our programs below

Aquatic Invasive Species

Help protect our lakes from harmful invasive species. Volunteers monitor and manage invasive species, ensuring the health and biodiversity of our aquatic ecosystems.

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Aquatic Wildlife Advocate

Become a voice for aquatic wildlife. Volunteers assist with conservation efforts, education, and advocacy to promote the well-being of our native species.

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Photo by Jennifer Wuebker Chapman

Fisheries

The CGLWAA board maintains a strong working relationship with the Walker Area Fisheries Office as this is important to maintaining an effective and consistent line of communication regarding their management actions on the Woman Lake Chain.  Our FISHERIES PROGRAM is supported by working in conjunction with the DNR to monitor the Boy River spawn, hatching of walleye eggs, re-introduction of walleye fry into our lakes, and electro-fishing that predicts maturing fish populations in the future.  We obtain annual reporting on these DNR activities and share that information with our members along with other articles and updates as they occur.

Navigational Safety

Promote safe boating and watercraft use on our lakes. Volunteers help educate the community about safe navigation practices and assist in maintaining navigational aids.

Printable Navigational Buoy Map

Newsletters

The newsletter is an important way for us to communicate information about maintaining and improving environmental quality on our lake chain.  Additionally, other topics of interest for our lake association members are included.  Over the past year, we produced and distributed a spring and fall issue of Lake News to  our members.  The majority of our members are receiving the newsletter electronically, which helps reduce the Association’s cost and positively impacts the environment.
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Read the Spring 2024 Newsletter

Photo by Jennifer Wuebker Chapman

Roadside Cleanup

Our roadside cleanup program helps keep our local highways and roads clean and free of litter by relying on our volunteers to pick up trash along their adopted section.

Our program also enables lake area residents who are environmentally conscious to make a personal contribution to a cleaner environment.

Road Signs

There are 44 standards around the chain of lakes that display the names of our members.  If you know of a name sign on the standard that belongs to a member who has moved, please contact Jon Stevenson at roadsigns@womanlakechain.org

Shoreline Buffer and Restoration

Our Lake Association annually offers free trees and shrubs to encourage shoreline and yard naturalization by using native trees and plants as a buffer between homes, lawns and lakes.

Photo by Kathleen Scharmer

Water Quality

Our water quality committee continues to collect water samples from Child, Girl and Woman Lakes as part of a study through RMB Environmental Laboratories. When excessive nitrogen and phosphorus levels enter our water supply, they tend to promote algae growth which reduces water clarity and visibility. By practicing good stewardship and minimizing run-off into our lakes and streams we hope to have a good future. To see the water quality data click here.

Photo by Jennifer Wuebker Chapman

Water Safety Patrol

Enhance the safety of our lakes for everyone. Volunteers participate in water safety patrols, providing assistance and promoting safe recreational activities.