Our Mission: To protect, preserve and improve the environmental and aesthetic qualities of the Eau Claire Lakes Area watershed, including the lakes, rivers, shorelands, wetlands, forests and attendant wildlife resources.
LOCATED IN BAYFIELD AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, WISCONSIN
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Online talk on November 19, “Effects of Drought on Lakes in Wisconsin”
Each fall, the Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network partners with the Water Action Volunteers (stream monitoring) program to offer a free webinar series called Winter Water Talks. These webinars cover a wide range of Wisconsin water
Feeding Loons Is Harmful to Their Health
Loons add so much joy to our lake environment. They are a special part of our experience – we all love to watch and listen to them, and some may wish to “help” or see them
Join us for our Annual Meeting on July 18, 2026
Join us at the Barnes Town Hall on Saturday, July 18, for our annual meeting! Our business meeting will be followed by an all-ages presentation. 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Program Loon 101 July 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Welcome
Thank you for visiting our website. Friends of the Eau Claire Lakes Area, officially registered as Property Owners Association, Inc. Barnes/Eau Claire Lakes Area, is a voluntary group of year-round and seasonal residents and visitors interested in preserving the beautiful environment in this remarkable corner of northwest Wisconsin. The local water quality is listed in the top 10% of all Wisconsin waters and we have a dedicated group of volunteers who monitor the water quality and educate the population on how to maintain this remarkable asset. We work with local governments, local businesses, and environmental organizations to advance our objectives.
Our organization has developed and funded an award-winning educational program with the Drummond Area School District that takes middle school students to the outdoors for hands-on learning. We sponsor programs and seminars for adults in the community about everything from cooking to successful fishing to maintaining septic systems. We initiated a cooperative program with the Town of Barnes to develop and fund an effective boat landing watercraft inspection program to protect the lakes from invasive species. Our members volunteer to inspect the shorelines for any signs of invasive species and work with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in control efforts.
We always welcome suggestions on how we can improve our organization and better serve the people in our impact area (please contact us using our contact form). We encourage you to officially join our organization.
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