Washburn County News & Updates

BIRCH LAKE SPRING 2026 END OF 25/26 DRAWDOWN DATE:  April 13th 2026 Ice is now out on Birch Lake and water levels are being returned to normal pool elevation.  During the […]

**PRESS RELEASE** **NOTICE**  Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 349.16, Washburn County seasonal road bans are being removed on all Washburn County Highways EFFECTIVE NOON THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd, 2026. Brian Danielsen Washburn […]

SPOONER LAKE SPRING 2026 END OF 25/26 DRAWDOWN DATE:  April 9, 2026 Ice is now out on Spooner Lake and water levels are being returned to normal pool elevation.  During […]

Washburn County issued a press release on April 1, 2026. Click to View Press Release

Due to late-breaking developments with the federal BRIC program and new pending federal guidance that may affect our planning efforts, we will need to postpone the Hazard Mitigation Plan Local […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact Carol Buck (715-468-4730) Washburn County Updates The Hazard Mitigation Plan (Shell Lake, WI) Washburn County, like the rest of Wisconsin, is vulnerable to […]

Are you ready for severe weather? Come out to a Skywarn Spotter Class to learn about severe weather safety, storm identification techniques, how YOU can help your community, and more! […]

Washburn County Forestry is offering 16 tracts for the Spring 2026 timber sale prospectus.  These 16 tracts total 1,435 acres and include approximately 50,700 tons of pulpwood and 1,487 mbf […]

2/19/2026: At this time grooming of the bike trails has halted. Trails will remain open, but be advised that trail conditions are most likely less than ideal. Recent warm weather […]

Washburn County Forestry, Parks and Recreation Department maintains two ski trail systems. Current status of these systems are as follows: Nordic Woods Ski Trail: Located just southwest of Stone Lake, […]