This page is for those who are participating in our 48 Lakes Initiative. If you want more information on our 48 Lake Initiative and want to learn how to register, please click the “Learn More” button below.

I hereby authorize Driftless Water Defenders (DWD) to publish, photograph, and/or record my artwork and/or writing.

I authorize DWD to photograph me, take video footage of me, and/or make electronic sound recordings of me (herein referred to as photographic or electronic reproductions).

I authorize the use of any such photographic or electronic reproductions for purposes

 including but not limited to educational and other public media as may be deemed appropriate by DWD (I understand that I may be identifiable from such photographic or electronic reproduction).

I understand that participation in DWD’s #48Lakes Initiative (including visits to lakes) involves certain risks, including, but not limited to, serious injury and death. I am voluntarily participating in #48Lakes with knowledge of the danger involved and I agree to accept all risks of participation.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless DWD for all claims arising out of my participation in the Volunteer Activities. I understand and agree that DWD is not responsible for any injury or property damage arising out of my participation in #48Lakes, even if caused by their ordinary negligence or otherwise.

This Release takes effect immediately upon execution and remains in effect unless and until I revoke it in writing.

By filling out the form below, you agree to the above media release.

OR print out the media release and return it to us