Lake Ripley board approves 2026 Aquatic Plant Management Plan despite split over no-speed-boat day

Apr 18, 2026

The Lake Ripley Management District board unanimously approved its 2026 Aquatic Plant Management Plan on April 18, 2026, after a separate motion to remove a proposed no-speed-boat day failed on a 3–3 vote. Approval allows the district to apply for the DNR weed-harvesting permit.

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The Lake Ripley Management District Board of Directors approved the district’s 2026 Aquatic Plant Management Plan during its April 18 meeting. Chairman Jimmy DeGidio made the motion to approve the plan; Steve Bieschke seconded and the board voted unanimously in favor, allowing the district to pursue a 2026 weed-harvesting permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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