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Lake Winnebago Ice Out: The Last Ice Is Gone—Here’s What It Means
Update — April 2026Ice out on Lake Winnebago was officially called on April 5, 2026, confirmed via satellite imagery by the U.S. Army Corps of [...]
Plants Starting to Emerge! Know What’s In Your Backyard?
Spring Is A Perfect Time to Double-Check What Plants You're Growing As spring arrives in the Fox-Wolf watershed, our backyard plants start to emerge [...]
Lake Winnebago: Keeping Everyone Afloat
Have you ever spent a sunny day fishing near Garlic Island in Menasha, cruised past Menominee Park in Oshkosh, or watched the sunset from [...]
Watershed Moments: A Place in the Watershed
A PLACE IN THE WATERSHED Caring for places that are meaningful, even if we don't live there Amanda Kruger poses [...]
Exotic Pet Surrender in Kaukauna Gives Pet Owners Options
Over 14 Exotic Pets Surrendered, To Be Rehomed Fourteen animals were turned in at an exotic pet surrender event in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, at the beginning [...]
Why Does Lake Winnebago’s Water Level Change in Winter?
If you’ve spent any time boating, ice fishing, or relaxing along the shoreline around Lake Winnebago, you've probably noticed how much water levels can [...]
In Your Neighborhood, Where Clean Water Belongs – Thank You for Giving BIG!
Because of you, clean water is flowing where it belongs! Your generosity helps protect the streams, rivers, and lakes that make our neighborhoods [...]
Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin: A Powerhouse Waterway with a Changing Past
For anyone who spends time on Lake Winnebago, it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most important outdoor spaces in our region. [...]
WWLAT MEETING: Feb. 19, 2025
The Winnebago Water Level Assessment Team provides a collaborative opportunity for stakeholder representatives and experts to develop realistic and achievable water level recommendations and [...]