Trego Lake District

Trego Lake District is a local unit of government established and operating pursuant to the authority of Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 33. It has been working to protect and rehabilitate Trego Lake since 1989.

The Lake District has broad authority to protect Trego Lake: enter contracts, purchase equipment, apply for and accept grants, levy taxes and receive donations. For thirty-five years its activities have included: protection of fish, monitoring and maintenance of water quality, marking navigation channels, control of weeds and aquatic invasive species, and reduction of sedimentation buildup.

The Lake District consists of the Trego flowage and lakeshore from the Highway 53 bridge on the east to the Xcel Energy dam on the west. It is the second largest lake in Washburn County.

The Annual Meeting, held every June, sets the budget, elects the Board of Commissioners, and approves projects. The Board meets quarterly to manage District business and implement decisions of the Annual Meetings. Meeting dates are on “Meetings” page of this website. Also on the “Meetings” page are agendas, minutes, budgets, documents referred to in meetings and PowerPoint presentations. All meetings are public and held in the Trego Town Hall. Meetings may be attended in person or by Zoom. Information to attend by Zoom is on the Meeting Notice (posted on the “Meetings” page of this website).

Board of Commissioners

Charlie Petersen, Chair (elected – term expires 2028)

Tom Frost, Secretary/Treasurer (appointed by Trego Town Board)

Bryce Huemoeller (elected – term expires 2029)

Brian Pahos (elected – term expires 2028)

Bob Somermeyer (appointed by Washburn County Board)

Nick Tseffos (elected – (term expires 2027)

Bill Wright (elected – term expires 2027)

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Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 33, Public Inland Waters – Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter 33

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Mission Statement

To support and encourage the preservation of the natural beauty, peacefulness, safety, and recreational value of the shoreline and waters of Trego Lake, and to coordinate with the various public and private organizations involved in these efforts.