2024 Highlights: Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Blog Recap
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with collaboration, growth, and meaningful progress for the Fox-Wolf Watershed. From tackling invasive species to expanding community programs and protecting water quality, we’ve seen what’s possible when people come together to care for our rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Whether you volunteered, donated, or simply stayed informed, your support has made a difference—and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum. Here are some of this year’s highlights!
January 2024
Billboard Campaign Educates on Cover Crops
This fall, travelers along the Highway 41 cooridor in Brown County were greeted with a conservation message flashing on digital billboards along their route: [...]
February 2024
Herbicide Treatments: Property Owners Preferences Study
New Study Finds Negative Emotions Drive Preference for Herbicide Treatments A new study published by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers is the first to [...]
March 2024
400+ Exotic Pets Rehomed, Mitigating Potential Releases Into Waterways
Oshkosh, Neenah Play Host Exotic Pet Surrender Events Original Story: John Moyles, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue In an effort to address the challenges of [...]
April 2024
Update: 2022 Spiny Waterflea Findings in Lake Winnebago
Additional Monitoring Reveals No Other Spiny Waterfleas Following up from a spiny water flea finding in Lake Winnebago in 2022, the WI Department of [...]
May 2024
Adopt a Launch Program Flourishes Early in 2024
April Ends with Four Additional Launches Adopted The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance's Adopt a Launch Program is off to its fastest start in years! As [...]
September 2024
Water Hyacinth No More! Invasive Species Removal Success
Multi-Year Partnership Results in Water Hyacinth No Longer Seen on Lake Winneconne A team from the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and the Wisconsin Department of [...]
October 2024
2024 Fox-Wolf Watershed Impact Awards Honor Local Environmental Heroes in Wisconsin
2024 Fox-Wolf Watershed Impact Awards Honor Local Environmental Heroes On October 10th, the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance hosted The Happiest Hour at The [...]
December 2024
New Video: Winter Sowing for Native Plants and Cleaner Waters
Winter Sowing for a Healthier Fox-Wolf Watershed We’re thrilled to share our latest video: Winter Sowing Hack: Grow Native Plants and Protect [...]
Looking Ahead—Let’s Keep the Momentum Going in 2025!
As we celebrate the successes of 2024, let’s remember protecting the Fox-Wolf Watershed is a journey we take together. Each volunteer hour, donation, and shared story brings us closer to a future where clean water and healthy ecosystems thrive.
Thank you for being part of this important work. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish next year—let’s make 2025 our most impactful year yet!
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