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Wisconsin Women in Conservation
Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is a newly established group for women on a conservation journey. They are a group of farmers and conservation [...]
Meet the Pipe Creek Farmer Champions in Fond du Lac County
Dairy farms have a large impact within the Pipe Creek subwatershed. Increasing dairy cattle numbers has resulted in a greater reliance on corn silage [...]
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Seeks Lake Winnebago Region Representative
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission has 5 commissioners nominated by the governor and approved by the senate. The commissioners serve a 5-year term and each represent a specific [...]
Winnebago County Welcomes New Conservation Technician
County Land Conservation Staff play vital roles in the watershed in efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution from the landscape and improve water [...]
Terrells & Samers Update – February 2021
Construction began on Phase 1 of the Terrell's Island and Samers Bay Restoration Project in January/February of 2021. The property owner, Butte des Morts [...]
How do Invasive Species Get in Our Waterways? AIS Pathway Spotlight: Non-Recreational Fishing and Aquaculture
Non-Recreational Fishing and Aquaculture: Businesses and AIS Prevention Transport pathways are the means by which aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been introduced to and [...]
A Surprising Invasive: Earthworms!
Most people think of earthworms as helpful. We know small organisms in nature are important in the nutrient cycle because they break down organic [...]
WI DNR Stormwater Guidance Updated, Comment Period Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Interim Municipal Phosphorus Reduction Credit for Leaf Management Programs Guidance is now available for review and public [...]
2021 Lower Fox River Farmer Roundtable Wraps Up
The 6th Annual Lower Fox River Farmer Roundtable wrapped up today - February 16th, 2021. Usually this full day event is held in January [...]