News & Notices

If you have aquatic weeds, you can remove them! Nearly all activities used to control or manage aquatic plants require a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). However,...

Wiegand Excavating of Iron River, Michigan, recently donated large boulders to the Eagle River Fire Department for use at Station #2 in the Town of Washington. Construction of the helipad at Fire...

THE BRUSH SITE OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH AT 4PM REGULAR HOURS ARE 4 PM ON FRIDAY TILL 6 AM ON MONDAY   The brush site will be open on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day Use of the brush site...

Do you need to dispose of old computer equipment, residential appliances, electronics, tires, or other qualifying items? Vilas County Recycling Amnesty Program allows Vilas County property owners to...

The 2025 Town of Washington newsletter is available HERE

The Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association (ERCLA) recently donated $5,000 to the Eagle River Chain buoy program. ERCLA has supported the program annually for many years. Without donations, there...

You may have noticed a flurry of activity at ERFD Station #2 in recent months. Earlier this year, the Town donated five more acres of land to the fire department for development as a firefighter...

The Town of Washington has begun receiving contributions to the Eagle River Chain Buoy Program. Carole Linn, Town of Washington Supervisor, accepted a donation of $700 from Paul Hennes.  Mr. Hennes...

The two lucky winners of the Trex benches are Matthew Haugen and Matt Coleman.  They were randomly selected from all residents who have a transfer station permit.  Congratulations, Matthew and Matt!...

In 1948 an earthen dam was constructed on the Deerskin River approximately three miles upstream from Rangeline Road.  The dam was declared unsafe and removed in 2001 despite public opposition. Since...