Oneida County completes lake classification system to prioritize protection

Jan 12, 2026

Officials finalized a lake classification assessing 451 lakes by sensitivity and risk factors (public access, development density, enhanced wave exposure, AIS status), producing recommendations and a quick‑reference list; about 40% of county lakes are protected from enhanced wakes by town ordinance.

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JoAnne Lund presented the completed Oneida County Lake Classification System at the Jan. 12 Conservation/UW‑Extension Education Committee meeting, summarizing methods and outreach used to classify 451 lakes.

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