Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To encourage and support the management of Wisconsin lakes.
Lobbying Interests:
Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations Shoreland protection.
Title:
Policy Director
To encourage and support the management of Wisconsin lakes.
Lobbying Interests:
Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations Shoreland protection.
Title:
Policy Director
Contact
TH
Toni Herkert
4513 Vernon Blvd, Ste 101
Madison, WI 53705-4964
(608) 661-4313
(608) 661-4314
therkert@wisconsinlakes.org
www.wisconsinlakes.org
4513 Vernon Blvd, Ste 101
Madison, WI 53705-4964
(608) 661-4313
(608) 661-4314
therkert@wisconsinlakes.org
www.wisconsinlakes.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| William P O'Connor | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/8/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Tamara Jackson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/8/2009 | Withdrawn On 2/4/2010 |
| Toni Herkert | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/4/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 3
Relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other turf fertilizer and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 9
1/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other turf fertilizer and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 9
For
Notification Date1/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
8/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 162
Relating to: regulating the transportation of aquatic plants and aquatic animals, the administration of federal funds for the control and eradication of noxious weeds, the placement of vehicles, seaplanes, watercraft, and other objects in navigable waters,...
Bill Text and History
5/5/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: regulating the transportation of aquatic plants and aquatic animals, the administration of federal funds for the control and eradication of noxious weeds, the placement of vehicles, seaplanes, watercraft, and other objects in navigable waters,...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/5/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 844
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Groundwater Legislation
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/13/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Groundwater Legislation
Senate Bill 5
Relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other turf fertilizer and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other turf fertilizer and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 12
Relating to: the operation of motorboats, other than personal watercraft, at slow-no-wake speed within a given distance of the shoreline of a lake.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 31
1/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the operation of motorboats, other than personal watercraft, at slow-no-wake speed within a given distance of the shoreline of a lake.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 31
For
Notification Date1/29/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 47
Relating to: designating portions of the Totogatic River as a wild river.
Bill Text and History
2/19/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: designating portions of the Totogatic River as a wild river.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 113
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
8/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 123
Relating to: regulating the transportation of aquatic plants and aquatic animals, the administration of federal funds for the control and eradication of noxious weeds, the placement of vehicles, seaplanes, watercraft, and other objects in navigable waters,...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 55
5/5/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: regulating the transportation of aquatic plants and aquatic animals, the administration of federal funds for the control and eradication of noxious weeds, the placement of vehicles, seaplanes, watercraft, and other objects in navigable waters,...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 55
For
Notification Date5/5/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 620
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Groundwater legislation
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/13/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Groundwater legislation
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 198, relating to aquatic invasive species control grants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 625 (2/1/2008)
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 198, relating to aquatic invasive species control grants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 625 (2/1/2008)
For
Notification Date1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 40, classification and regulation of invasive species.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-074
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 40, classification and regulation of invasive species.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-074
For
Notification Date1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The regulation of rental vehicles in relation to AIS - aquatic invasive species - NR 198 or Ch. 23 Wis Statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of rental vehicles in relation to AIS - aquatic invasive species - NR 198 or Ch. 23 Wis Statutes
The regulation of rental vehicles in relation to AIS - aquatic invasive species - NR 198 or Ch. 23 Wis Statutes
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/7/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/7/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clearinghouse Rule 09-112 relating to runoff pollution performance standards and prohibitions.
Clearinghouse Rule 09-112 relating to runoff pollution performance standards and prohibitions.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
8/3/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
8/3/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Clearinghouse Rule 10-035 relating to phosphorus water quality standards criteria and WPDES permit provisions for phosphorus.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clearinghouse Rule 10-035 relating to phosphorus water quality standards criteria and WPDES permit provisions for phosphorus.
Clearinghouse Rule 10-035 relating to phosphorus water quality standards criteria and WPDES permit provisions for phosphorus.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
8/3/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
8/3/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR Recommendations for Invasive Species Remedial Legislation
DNR Recommendations for Invasive Species Remedial Legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
New aqautic plant rules - DNR
New aqautic plant rules - DNR
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules
NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules
NR 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules
NR 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 198 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants
NR 198 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
NR 326 - proposed rule regarding piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts & swimming rafts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 326 - proposed rule regarding piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts & swimming rafts
NR 326 - proposed rule regarding piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts & swimming rafts
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation
Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes
Revisions to Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of certain structures in navigable waters.
The regulation of certain structures in navigable waters.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/8/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $16,190.13 |
2009 July - December $16,000.00 |
2010 January - June $18,628.98 |
2010 July - December $19,190.00 |
Total $70,009.11 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 72.75 |
2009 July - December 40.45 |
2010 January - June 41.60 |
2010 July - December 3.50 |
Total 158.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 23.80 |
2009 July - December 17.35 |
2010 January - June 33.20 |
2010 July - December 14.10 |
Total 88.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: regulating the transportation of aquatic plants and aquatic animals, the administration of federal funds for the control and eradication of noxious weeds, the placement of vehicles, seaplanes, watercraft, and other objects in navigable waters, the regulation of noxious weeds by municipalities, the disposal of invasive species, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 1% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the operation of motorboats, other than personal watercraft, at slow-no-wake speed within a given distance of the shoreline of a lake.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other turf fertilizer and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 26% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 20% |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 55% |
2010 July - December |
Total 17% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 45% |
2009 July - December 95% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 2% |
Total 40% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December 2% |
Total 3% |
Clearinghouse Rule 10-035 relating to phosphorus water quality standards criteria and WPDES permit provisions for phosphorus.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December 2% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.