News from Wisconsin Lakes (the association of Wisconsin lake associations of which SCLA is a member):

Wisconsin Lakes is proud to announce the hiring of Ben Wojahn (pronounced Woah-yahn) as its next Executive Director!

Ben will take over fully from current Executive Director Michael Engleson starting in October 2025.

Ben comes to Wisconsin Lakes with a deep history rooted in County Land & Water Conservation Departments. He has served primarily as the County Conservationist for Vernon County, and also has experience in Taylor, Ashland, and Bayfield Counties. He's also has been active on the board and integral in the successful redevelopment of Wisconsin Land + Water (a statewide nonprofit organization that serves County Conservation Departments similar to how Wisconsin Lakes serves Wisconsin lake organizations) since 2010.

“We were excited to see his experience working with farmers and conservation projects, his strong partnerships and experience throughout the state, and most importantly, his passion for the Lakes of Wisconsin” stated Susan Trier, President of Wisconsin Lakes. Ben’s experience gives voice to Luna Leopold’s insightful observation: ‘Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our children’s lifetime. The health of our waters is the principal measure of “how we live on the land.’”

Learn more about Ben on our blog post on his announcement

Ben can be reached at bwojahn@wisconsinlakes.org.