As 2025 comes to a close, we looked back at the blog posts that resonated most with our community this year. These stories rose to the top not because of hype, but because they answered real questions, explained complex issues clearly, and showed what protecting water looks like in practice across the Fox-Wolf watershed.

Here are the five blog posts that connected with the most readers in 2025.

When summer hits, people want to enjoy the water with confidence. Readers gravitated toward clear, practical information about blue-green algae and what it means for swimming, boating, and keeping pets safe when conditions change. Read more >>

A waterfront view of Winneconne, Wisconsin, from 1907-1915, showing small docks, buildings, and marsh vegetation along Lake Poygan.

Many readers were curious about why Lake Winnebago looks and behaves the way it does today. Learning how dams, water control structures, (and a little dynamite) helped shape the lake offered helpful context and a deeper appreciation for how water is managed across the region.  Read more >>

Five volunteers pose on a wooded trail holding full bags of collected trash during the 2025 Fox-Wolf Watershed Cleanup. All wear blue event shirts and gloves.

Folks were excited to read that registration for the annual Fox-Wolf Watershed Cleanup waS officially open. People eager to roll up their sleeves and take part made this year’s cleanup the most successful in Fox-Wolf history. Keep an eye out for a similar post in early 2026 when registration opens again!  Read more >>

Five project partners in hard hats and high-visibility vests stand in a snowy construction area, each holding a shovel during the Brothertown Creek restoration groundbreaking. A pile of soil and winter trees are visible behind them.

Readers loved  seeing conservation work happening in a real, familiar place! Streambank work along Brothertown Creek made restoration feel tangible and close to home. Read more >>

Curiosity was high around how winter salt affects lakes and streams and what can be done about it. Readers connected with the idea that everyday people can help track chloride levels and support smarter choices that protect water year-round. Read more >>

looking ahead

Thank you for reading, sharing, and engaging with our work throughout 2025. Every visit to the blog helps spread understanding about how water moves through our communities and why it matters. We’re carrying these lessons into the year ahead, with more stories, more clarity, and more ways to be part of protecting the waters we all rely on!