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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 [...]
Watershed Moments: Not a Punch Line
Rob Riley windsurfs on Lake Winnebago. Rob Riley knows how to have fun on the water. From paddle boarding to sailing, white [...]
Watershed Moments: Year After Year
Emma and Rory spend time outside with their troop. It’s not just about the cookies. Girl Scout troops 2278 and 2378 have [...]
Warming Weather? Help Volunteer to Protect Your Favorite Places
Opportunities Abound; Volunteer While Doing What You Love! The warmer weather and open water is calling! When you're out doing your favorite activities this [...]
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 [...]
Watershed Moments: What Agriculture Can Be
Andy Kiefer shares best practices and ideas with local farmers. Andy Kiefer never wanted anything to do with agriculture as an adult. [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
Army Corps: Winter 2024 Call – Feb. 8, 2024
Feb. 8, 2024 - Winter Strategy Conference Call Notice Army Corps website: https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Water-Management/Lake-Winnebago/ Interested in joining other [...]