Okauchee Lake
Management District
Discover Our Lake
Be a good neighbor and lake steward – don’t put leaves or other lawn debris into the Lake
With fall cleanup happening on many riparian properties, please be responsible with your leaf litter and yard waste when near the water. Help protect our water quality by never dumping or blowing leaves, lawn clippings, or other organic materials into the lake. Not only does this litter our water, but the organic materials are a key contributor to phosphorus levels in the lake, one of the major pollutants we currently have.
Of course, some leaves naturally fall into the lake, but adding what would naturally stay on your land to that leaf load has a negative overall impact on the waterbody. If helping protect our lake is not a strong enough reason to avoid doing this, know that in the state of Wisconsin it is illegal to put leaf litter or yard waste into our lakes and rivers.
Discover Our Lake
Board Meeting
March, 2026
7:00pm
Village of Lac La Belle Hall
W359 N6812 Brown St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Okauchee Photos
Welcome to Okauchee Lake
This site is an educational and informational resource for all Okauchee Lake Management District residents as well as the general public. As you look around you will find useful information about Okauchee Lake.
The Okauchee Lake Management District was formed in 1975. The OLMD is governed by a Board of Commissioners, three of whom are elected by district electors to a three year term of office, and two of whom are appointed: one by the County and one by the Township. Monthly meetings are open to the public. Approved minutes for each meeting are published in the “Meetings – Agenda/Minutes” page of this website.
Lake Management Districts are special purpose units of government charged with maintaining, protecting, and improving the quality of the lake and it’s water shed.
Compost for Your Farm!
We need your help. Every year OLMD relieves the lake of hundreds of truckloads of aquatic plants material (seaweed as you know it, and salad as we jokingly tell the young ones) which turn into wonderful compost to renew soil. But the process needs a farm willing to take these loads regularly during the season while they decompose. We have had generous farmers work with us, but we are looking for more options, preferably near our Stone Bank location. Can you help, or do you know of a farmer to approach? Send your note to our email address with contact information, and we will get back to you.
info@olmd.org
Tom Godar, Chair
OLMD Barging Policy Guidelines
Starry Stonewort Update
Handbook-WI Boating Laws
If you see a gasoline/oils or other type spills, an active violation, etc. please contact the
DNR 24 hour hotlines.
1-800-943-0003 (spills) or 1-800-847-9367 (violations)
Healthy Lakes Program of WI. Let’s Make Healthy Lakes Together!
Healthy Lakes & Rivers includes 5 simple and inexpensive best practices that improve habitat and water quality on your shoreland property. Check out the best practices, supporting technical guidance, and other information to install a project on your own.Alternatively, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has competitive Healthy Lakes & Rivers grants for eligible applicants like local …
(Click)How Many Boats Are Allowed At Your Pier
Information about the lake algae
Click to review a PDF Cyanobacteria-ID PDF
Click to view more details about Cyanobacteria
DNR BLUE-GREEN ALGAE Link
