Chris Acy, Author at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/author/chris/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:18:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Chris Acy, Author at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/author/chris/ 32 32 From Pet to Pest: Released Goldfish Trigger Massive Changes in Lakes https://fwwa.org/2026/06/18/from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:32:23 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44047 Goldfish Rapidly Reshape Waters Original Story: Eric Stann, University of Missouri Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows. The study, [...]

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]]> Back Breaking From Buckthorn? Use Plants to Control It https://fwwa.org/2026/06/01/back-breaking-from-buckthorn-use-plants-to-control-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-breaking-from-buckthorn-use-plants-to-control-it Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:47:19 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43947 Controlling Buckthorn With Plants Original Story: Olivia Witthun & Elton Rogers, WDNR The Cover It Up project is a suite of related research projects conducted by multiple partners in Minnesota that are evaluating the ecology and management of buckthorn and other invasive plant species. Buckthorn is an invasive understory plant that was introduced to [...]

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]]> We Need You To Go Fishing (It’s For Science, We Promise) https://fwwa.org/2026/05/12/we-need-you-to-go-fishing-its-for-science-we-promise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-need-you-to-go-fishing-its-for-science-we-promise Tue, 12 May 2026 21:58:07 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43841 Monitoring for Invasive Round Goby Best Done By Just Fishing We're in the midst of another Wisconsin spring where recreational activities on our waterways are plentiful! The sun is shining and we're dusting off our fishing gear and planning for warm days ahead. But if you're in need of another reason to go fishing, [...]

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]]> College Student? Help Pet Welfare By Taking This Survey https://fwwa.org/2026/05/06/college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey Wed, 06 May 2026 17:38:50 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43864 Research Project Study Looking For Input on Pet Welfare, Invasive Species Messaging Original Story: Wisconsin Sea Grant Wisconsin Sea Grant is doing a research project about messaging related to pet welfare and invasive species. As a college student in Wisconsin we are interested in your opinions about messaging on this topic since you may [...]

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]]> Removing Invasive Species On Your Property? Stay Safe and Plan https://fwwa.org/2026/03/27/removing-invasive-species-on-your-property-stay-safe-and-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=removing-invasive-species-on-your-property-stay-safe-and-plan Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:59:31 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43505 Shovel Going Into The Ground? Make a Plan Whether starting to remove invasive plants, doing shoreline restoration, or even planting a new garden, it is always best to start with a plan. Make a sketch of the existing landscape including planting beds, permanent plants and structures. A plan helps save you time and money [...]

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]]> Education Works: “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers” Education Evokes Change in Behavior https://fwwa.org/2026/03/25/education-works-stop-aquatic-hitchhikers-education-evokes-change-in-behavior/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-works-stop-aquatic-hitchhikers-education-evokes-change-in-behavior Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:30:54 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43499 Boaters Who Know the ‘Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!’ Rules Are Doing Their Part to Stop Invasive Species Original Story: University of WI Sea Grant Millions of dollars are spent each year on programs that encourage recreational boaters to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels and hydrilla. But do these programs, [...]

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]]> Winter Goby Watch During Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing https://fwwa.org/2026/02/13/winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:19:09 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43012 Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing Time on Winnebago Perfect Time to Check That Catch Thousands of folks are arriving on Lake Winnebago this week with big dreams. People are dreaming of spearing a mammoth sturgeon or maybe catching that perfect fish for Battle on Bago resulting in a new truck. Dreaming of creating those [...]

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]]> Planning Your Garden? Check Your Online Plants Before Purchasing https://fwwa.org/2026/01/28/planning-your-garden-check-your-online-plants-before-purchasing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-your-garden-check-your-online-plants-before-purchasing Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:45:25 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=42426 Help Stop the Introduction of Invasive Plants into Wisconsin Gardens Original Story By Melinda Myers “Defending our Health by Stopping the Spread” is this year’s focus for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb 23-27, 2026. This international event is designed to increase awareness about invasive species. Who better to enlist in this effort [...]

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]]> 1/14/26 Meeting Recording: Winnebago System Walleye and Lake Sturgeon Movement https://fwwa.org/2026/01/07/1-14-26-meeting-winnebago-system-walleye-and-lake-sturgeon-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1-14-26-meeting-winnebago-system-walleye-and-lake-sturgeon-movement Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:12:19 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=42417 Free Meeting: See Where The Fish Are Moving Original Story: Wisconsin DNR Missed the live meeting? Don't worry! Here's a recording of the meeting: https://widnr.widen.net/s/2kgvjgdvqp/spotlight-series---oshkosh-20260114_180417-meeting-recording Date: 01/14/2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Below for Address and Virtual Link Contact: Angelo Cozzola, Angelo.Cozzola@wisconsin.gov or 920-410-9170 Details The Winnebago [...]

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]]> Ice Fishing? Even Icy Wisconsin Waters Host Aquatic Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/12/10/ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:32:49 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=28576 Do you have your auger and shanty ready? The ice is firming up. It's calling anglers throughout Wisconsin. In fact, several folks are already getting out in our area! Be careful on that ice! Help protect our lakes and rivers this winter with a few easy steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive [...]

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