Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Primarily local lake associations and lake districts, in addition to individual members and other organizational members who are interested in the use and health of Wisconsin's inland waters.
Lobbying Interests:
Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations, shoreland protection.
Primarily local lake associations and lake districts, in addition to individual members and other organizational members who are interested in the use and health of Wisconsin's inland waters.
Lobbying Interests:
Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations, shoreland protection.
Contact
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Ben Wojahn
PO Box 7723
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 661-4313
bwojahn@wisconsinlakes.org
https://www.wisconsinlakes.org
PO Box 7723
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 661-4313
bwojahn@wisconsinlakes.org
https://www.wisconsinlakes.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1033
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Assembly Bill 1033
Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2026
First Communication Date
2/11/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/11/2026
First Communication Date
2/11/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ballast tanks transmitting Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Ballast tanks transmitting Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/28/2026
First Communication Date
11/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with DNR Secretary Hyun and Deputy Director Little with Jeff Meesemann (Last Wilderness Alliance) and Jim Olson (LawtonCates)
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/28/2026
First Communication Date
11/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with DNR Secretary Hyun and Deputy Director Little with Jeff Meesemann (Last Wilderness Alliance) and Jim Olson (LawtonCates)
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 July - December $0.00 |
Total $0.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 July - December 1.00 |
Total 1.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 July - December 0.00 |
Total 0.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 100% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 100% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.