Upcoming Event: Battle on Bago
This coming weekend (February 21st and 22nd, 2020) will see ice anglers from around the world converge on Lake Winnebago for one of the largest ice fishing tournaments in the United States. The 13th [...]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: February 24th-28th
The last week of February is the National Invasive Species Awareness Week focused on education, awareness, and planning for the upcoming field season for managers! As part of this awareness week, there are webinars [...]
AIS Spotlight – Spiny and Fishhook Waterflea
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! Since it's February and Valentine's Day is right around the corner, we are [...]
Winnebago System Bait Shops Help Fight Against Invasive Species
Bait shop owners in the Winnebago Waterways System area are taking steps to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin lakes. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are non-native plants and animals that [...]
AIS Spotlight – Quagga Mussel
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! This month, we highlight an invasive species that is in the Great Lakes: [...]
Habitattitude Pet Surrender Event on October 26th Promotes Responsible Pet Ownership; 71 Pets Surrendered!
On Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 71 pets were surrendered at the Green Bay Aquarium Society Exotic Pet Amnesty Day held at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna, WI! Volunteers from Steve Keller’s Traveling [...]
AIS Strategic Plan Submitted to DNR for Review
Strategic Plan Outlines Goals and Strategies to Manage AIS for Winnebago System The Winnebago System Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan is a comprehensive strategy for managing aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Winnebago System [...]
AIS Spotlight – Sea Lamprey
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! This month, we highlight a well known invasive species: sea lamprey! Sea Lamprey [...]
Fox-Wolf Teams Up With Conservation Wardens for Group Check
Winnebago Waterways Clean Boats, Clean Waters Team Helps DNR Protect Our Lakes During waterfowl hunting opening weekend (Sept. 28th and 29th), the Winnebago Waterways Program teamed up with WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR) [...]
AIS Spotlight – Flowering Rush
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! This month, we highlight an ornamental plant that is appearing in more waterways [...]