Another great LOFA Annual Picnic
I don’t remember a LOFA Annual Picnic for the last 15 years when the weather wasn’t perfect, and this year continued that tradition. We had a sunny, breezy day at Travis and Lynette’s place at the south end of the lake, and while eagles soared over the bay, we conducted our annual meeting and elected new officers. Then we enjoyed burgers, brats, sides, and some delicious desserts, and had a good time getting caught up with our neighbors. The minutes from the meeting can be read at this link, and more photos are up on our Facebook page. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to organize the event, to everyone who brought food, and to all the LOFA members who came out. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Our next Annual Meeting and Picnic – with a new place and time!
Travis & Lynnette Schaeffer have graciously offered to host the 2026 Lake of the Falls Association Annual Meeting and Picnic at their home, with the meeting beginning at noon, and lunch to follow at 1:00 pm. We’ll have election of officers for 2026-7, and we’ll talk about events happening in and around the lake. LOFA members, be sure to check your email for the address and the meeting agenda. Details about the election are included in the agenda.
Remembering Bill Dalpiaz
Our community is mourning the loss of long-time LOFA member Bill Dalpiaz, who passed away on May 29. Bill was a member of the LOFA board of directors for many years starting in 2008, and served as vice president on the board from 2017 to 2022. He acted as our liason with the Wisconsin DNR, meeting regularly with Fisheries Biologist Zach Lawson and representing Lake of the Falls in any matter relating to our fish population. He also designed our now-iconic LOFA logo, which we see on our road signs, all our correspondence, and here on our website. He was a kind, gentle man who will be missed by us all. Our sincere condolences go out to Nancy and the family. You can link here to his obituary. (Photo by Jan Tesch)
Annual newsletter and meeting dates
The LOFA annual newsletter went from the Post Office to your mailboxes this week, together with your dues renewal forms and a small supply of pocket CLP cards to share with your friends. Here are the important dates for 2026: our spring board meeting is May 24, our LOFA Annual Meeting and Picnic will be on Sunday, August 2, and the fall board meeting is scheduled for September 13. We always have a lot to talk about, so come on down to Beavers Resort for a meeting with your fellow lake-lovers, and get involved in the Association!
CLP season returns
It’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for! The ice is gone, and we’re ready to enjoy the warm breezes wafting across the lake. . . the sparkle of the sun on open water. . .the cry of our beloved loons. . .
And it’s time once again to keep our eyes peeled for Curly Leaf Pondweed growing in our lake.
As most readers probably know, Curly Leaf Pondweed, an aggressive aquatic invasive species which has been a problem upriver for several years, made its first large-scale appearance in Lake of the Falls in 2025. This non-native plant spreads quickly and forms heavy mats that prevent the growth of other plant species, severely altering the habitat for fish and other wildlife, and makes the water difficult for boating and swimming. It can only be controlled by careful hand-pulling, being sure to pull the entire root system out of the lake bottom.
Several patches of CLP sprang up early in May, 2025, around the docks at Beavers, and were spread around the lake on the propellers of unwitting boaters before anyone even realized that we had a problem. Let’s not allow that to happen this year! Check your shorelines early and often, especially around your docks, and keep an eye open for CLP in the water as you boat around the lake. When you clean your propellers, DON’T let the weeds fall back into the water! Instead, dispose of them on dry land, away from the shore. If you find any CLP growing, either pull it out, including all the roots, right away; or, if there is a lot of it or it’s in deeper water, alert a LOFA board member either by email or on our Facebook page, and we will organize a group to go out and deal with it. And remind your guests and your neighbors! Not everyone on the lake is a LOFA member, and some folks may not have gotten the message.
Not sure if you’re seeing CLP or one of it’s native cousins? Have a look at these action shots from weed-pulling season 2025 (click on the thumbnails for a better view), and download this quick guide, “Pondweed Look-alikes,” and keep a copy on your phone. It’s not too early to start checking, and if we pull it as soon as we see it, it will have less of an opportunity to spread around the lake and become a serious problem.
Remember, check for Curly Leaf Pondweed early and often. If we all work together, we can keep CLP under control!
Fish stick project completed for 2026
The weekend of March 1st saw the completion of the Deep Water Fish Stick project on Lake of the Falls. Board president Stephen Bayer reported on the LOFA Facebook page that, in total, 11 volunteers contributed 228 hours to place 103 trees, weighted down with cinder blocks, in designated areas on the ice. The hope is that, in the long run, this will enhance our fish population. If you’re out fishing this summer, let us know what you’re catching, so we can let the DNR know.
Thanks to all the volunteers for your hard work. Let’s hope it pays off!
The 2021 Annual Newsletter is here!
This year’s annual newsletter, which was mailed to all LOFA members on May 1st, is also available here on our new website. It contains more info about our ongoing fight to prevent the spread of Curly Leaf Pondweed, an aggressive aquatic invasive species, into our lake, and also lists the dates for our 2021 board meetings and the annual meeting in July.
The first board meeting of 2021 will take place at 10:00 on Sunday, May 30 at Beaver’s. We will be outdoors if the weather permits. Everyone is welcome. Among other things, we will discuss what to do about the annual picnic, which we had to cancel last year due to the pandemic. As soon as we decide what to do it will, of course, be announced on the website and by email.
Anyone who has an opinion about whether to proceed with the picnic in 2021 is welcome to attend, submit a comment on this website, or send an email to lofassociation@gmail.com. Thanks for weighing in!
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Another great LOFA Annual Picnic
I don’t remember a LOFA Annual Picnic for the last 15 years when the weather wasn’t perfect, and this year continued that tradition. We had
Our next Annual Meeting and Picnic – with a new place and time!
Travis & Lynnette Schaeffer have graciously offered to host the 2026 Lake of the Falls Association Annual Meeting and Picnic at their home, with the
Remembering Bill Dalpiaz
Our community is mourning the loss of long-time LOFA member Bill Dalpiaz, who passed away on May 29. Bill was a member of the LOFA
Annual newsletter and meeting dates
The LOFA annual newsletter went from the Post Office to your mailboxes this week, together with your dues renewal forms and a small supply of
CLP season returns
It’s the time of year we’ve all been waiting for! The ice is gone, and we’re ready to enjoy the warm breezes wafting across the
Fish stick project completed for 2026
The weekend of March 1st saw the completion of the Deep Water Fish Stick project on Lake of the Falls. Board president Stephen Bayer reported