Saving Our Lakes and Streams Ltd Edition: 101 Practical Things You Can Do Today

This 2025 REVISED edition of SAVING OUR LAKES & STREAMS (L&S) offers 101 simple ways to protect your favorite waters. Imagine cool, blue water reflecting sun and shore, swimming, fishing, water sports—what could be better? But some say we’re “loving our waters to death.” (L&S) offers 101 ways to protect our surface waters PLUS articles explaining issues facing them. Written with WI lakes in mind, but appropriate for ALL freshwater lakes and streams. 200 inspiring pages by award-winning conservationist, James Brakken.
Consider these 14 testimonials:
1) “If you fish, hunt, motor, paddle, or swim, you need this book. Whether you live in a multi-million-dollar home on Lake Geneva, have a seasonal lakeshore cottage, or simply spend an occasional weekend on a lake up north, you need this book. (L&S) should be required reading for all state, county, and town officials, for those who plan a career in natural resources, and for everyone who treasures water recreation.” Dan Small, host, Outdoor Wisconsin TV and Outdoors Radio .
2) “I provided (L&S) to our board members and it has accomplished more to educate them than my preaching for the last 10 years. Can't thank you enough!” Jim.Heim—Douglas Co. Assn of Lakes & Streams
3) “After viewing Saving Our Lakes And Streams, I felt it to be a great "Lake Steward" point of reference for new Lake Assoc. members & property owners.” Beth Kolling—President, Iron Lake Assoc. 55 c.
4) “The Lac Courte Oreilles Foundation organized a dinner event for the largest contributors to our protection efforts. We presented each donor with your latest book, (L&S).” Gary Pulford, VP—COLA. 75 c.
5) Editor’s note: Next, this realtor saw the value of (L&S) to protect waterfront values on her lake: “I give (L&S) to all my waterfront property clients. We are considering (L&S) for all our members.” Sandy Ebben—Rhinelander Realtor. 20 c & 20 more for her lake assn.
6) “Enthusiastic reception for (L&S) by all attending our annual lake association meeting. Outstanding resource!” Norris Ross, VP—Three Lakes Association. 100 c.
7) “Our association used (L&S) as a resource for tips to include in our newsletter. We also used your book as a raffle item at our meetings and charity fund raiser. We plan to include (L&S) in a welcome packet for new members.” Pat Cahoon—Hudson, Wisconsin. 20 c.
8) “We gave each of our students a copy upon graduating from our boat building class.” Kris Brakken, Instructor—Milwaukee. 12 c.
9) “Each lake association rep who attended our BCLF annual meeting received a free copy. Lake leaders need to have them.” Bayfield County Lakes Forum. 21 c.
10) “I got great positive feedback on the many easy common sense tips on stewardship of our cherished waters. It is a great road map for individuals, local governments and lake associations for protection and preservation of our waterways!” Greg Wenzel—President, Cisco Chain Association. 175 c.
11) “Brakken captured all the science, technology, and leadership necessary to preserve our lakes and streams.” Mary Platner, Founder and Past-president of WAL
12)“A timely handbook for citizens ready to play their role in realizing the state’s Public Trust Doctrine.” Eric Olson, Director, UW Extension Lakes.
13) “Wonderfully written …. Compelling” “A good piece of writing …” Jerry Apps, best selling Wisconsin author.
14) I liked it!” Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio host.
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James A. Brakken Author of the Chief Namakagon Trilogy and other books. Wisconsin Lakes Director Emeritus & Past President Northwest Waters Consortium President Bayfield County Lakes Forum Past President Cable Lakes Association Past President Wisconsin Lakes Stewardship Award recipient 2013 & 2014 Lake Superior Writers Award winner 2014 Wisconsin Writers Assn Jade Ring Award winner 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards 2nd place winner out of 10,000 worldwide entries