Sand Lake Association

08/24/2026

Lost--blue striped floater. If found, please drop off at the Hofacker dock second place north of boat landing or call/text Cindy @ 715.577.9182

08/03/2026

Hello Sand Lake Association Members and friends,

This Saturday is our annual meeting and brunch - save time at the meeting and pay your dues or make a tax deducible donation before the meeting by clicking the button.

Join us for the Annual Meeting and Potluck on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at the Smiths’ (N214 St. Hwy 40).

Enjoy a breakfast and social time starting at 9:00 a.m., with the meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Association will provide egg bakes (both meat and vegetarian), and coffee.

Please bring a brunch item to share and a chair.

Meeting agenda includes:
Call to order
Review minutes from Spring Meeting - approve or reject/modify
Budget and Financial Update:
Current financial report
Fund Raising Activities
Bylaws update - Board Member Liability
Clarify terms and transition planning
Membership Update
Project Updates:
Association Insurance
Upcoming Winter Project - Permit Renewal
Road Clean-Up and HWY Sign update
I-Lids Update
CBCW
Buoy Updates
Beaver Update
Brochure Update
Upcoming Events:
Road Clean-up Oct 3rd
Fall Meeting - Date moved, Sept. 26th, 9am Big Bend Town Hall
Winter Project
Other topics as time allows
Adjourn

Presentation:

Jodi Lepsch, WI DNR Lakes Biologist - Shoreland Health and Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grants - 20 to 30 minutes

We hope you’ll join us!

Sand Lake Association Board

Dear Sand Lake Friends,Sand Lake is a special place — and keeping it that way takes all of us.The Sand Lake Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated…

07/04/2026

And the winners of the 2026 Sand Lake Association 4th of July Boat Parade are:

1. Skamfer’s - Tea Party
2. Ham/Perry’s - We the People
3. Morley - Fit and Fab
4. McCarthy’s - Happy Birthday America
5. Cook’s - Minions: Tonight we steal the Loon

Thank you to everyone that spent time and talent creating these wonderful boats!

07/03/2026

Join the Tim McCarthy and family “Juletones” July 4th, 3:30-4:30 for live music on the lake. The McCarthys are at N223 Sand Lake Trail (new tan home east side of the lake, on the point)

You can catch the music from the water or bring a chair and beverage and join the fun from our yard.

Please be cautious of the loons and their babies.

05/15/2026

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We're asking the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16.

In conjunction with the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning is forecast for Friday, May 15 from noon to 9 p.m. in the following counties: Douglas, Bayfield, Washburn, Burnett, Sawyer, Ashland, Iron, Rusk, Barron, Polk and Vilas.

As of Thursday, May 14, DNR burning permits are suspended in 31 counties. Additional suspensions are possible with worsening conditions forecast heading into the weekend. Find updated information on DNR burning permit suspensions on the DNR's WisBurn tool: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/BurnRestrictions

Fire risk is increased by ongoing dry vegetation, low humidity, warming temperatures and gusty winds forecast heading into the weekend, with Very High fire danger anticipated in areas where vegetation has not fully greened up.

Wisconsin's fire season is currently at its annual peak, as pine trees in areas with sandy soils are extremely vulnerable to "crown fires," wherein flames move from the ground to the tree tops and spread with intensity. Recent rains have not minimized wildfire concerns, as grasses, pine needles and leaf litter can dry out in just a few days between precipitation events, creating hazardous conditions.

As elevated fire risks persist, the DNR will continue to suspend all DNR-issued burn permits for debris piles and broadcast burning until widespread rain occurs. The DNR has responded to nearly 500 wildfires thus far in 2026, with 45% of those caused by debris burning.

Embers from any recent fires, especially burn piles and campfires, can easily get out of control and cause a wildfire if not properly extinguished. Please avoid all burning in areas of concern, including warming or cooking fires, until conditions improve.

Outdoor enthusiasts should also be extra careful with off-road vehicles or equipment that can create a spark and start a fire. With dry weather conditions across much of the state, fires can spark at any time.
Follow these simple tips to prevent wildfires from getting out of control:

– Avoid outdoor burning, including campfires, until conditions improve.
– Operate equipment (chainsaws, off-road vehicles, lawnmowers, etc.) early in the morning or late in the day to avoid sparks at peak burn hours.
– Secure dragging trailer chains.
– Report fires early and call 911.

Check current fire danger, wildfire reports and burning restrictions on our website at https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/

03/22/2026

Boat Landing Monitor Needed -

03/05/2026

Fish Habitat Winter 2026 - Canceled -

02/26/2026

Fish Habitat Winter 2026 - On-Hold -

Due to the continued warm weather, we are on-hold for the rock drop this wekend. We will potentially reschedule in 2-3 weeks.

02/18/2026

Fish Habitat Winter 2026 - Postponed -

Due to the weather (which no one will complain about) we are rescheduling the rock drop. It will be reschuled for Feb 28th or March 7th. More information next week.

02/14/2026

Fish Habitat Winter 2026 - Feb 21st. -