Fox-Wolf Basin Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/basin/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:57:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Fox-Wolf Basin Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/basin/ 32 32 Soil Health Equipment Purchase Program https://fwwa.org/shepp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shepp Wed, 06 May 2026 13:31:57 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43637 Use the right tool for the job. When it comes to soil health practices, using the right tool for the right job leads to better results. The thing is, farm equipment isn't cheap. That's why Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is offering producers in the Fox-Wolf River Basin incentives to [...]

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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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]]> 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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]]> What is a Watershed? Watershed 101 https://fwwa.org/2025/12/08/what-is-a-watershed-watershed-101/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-watershed-watershed-101 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:25:34 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=42082 What is a Watershed? and why you should care about yours. Watershed 101 Watersheds can be tricky things to wrap your head around. They're not super easy to see with the naked eye, and they often lack distinct visible boundaries when you not looking at [...]

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]]> Is Lake Winnebago Flooding? Or Is It Low? https://fwwa.org/2025/05/21/is-lake-winnebago-flooding-or-is-it-low/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-lake-winnebago-flooding-or-is-it-low Wed, 21 May 2025 17:12:47 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38868 Here’s Why the Water Looks Different This Time of Year Have you looked out at Lake Winnebago lately and thought, “Why is the water so high?” Or maybe in your neighborhood, it looks way too low? You're not alone—and best of all, you're not imagining things! Whether the lake appears to be creeping up [...]

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]]> Why Plants = A Healthier, Happier Lake Winnebago https://fwwa.org/2025/04/22/lake-winnebago-aquatic-plants-water-levels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-aquatic-plants-water-levels Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:07 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38569 If you fish it, boat it, live near it, or just plain love it—Lake Winnebago is part of your life. It’s a source of joy, pride, and countless summer memories. And believe it or not, one of the best things for this lake is something simple: plants. Yep—those weedy green patches that pop up [...]

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]]> What Drives Lake Winnebago’s Water Levels—and How to Read the Graph Everyone Talks About https://fwwa.org/2025/04/02/reading-the-lake-winnebago-graph/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reading-the-lake-winnebago-graph Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:31:37 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38323 If you’ve ever looked out from your dock or favorite shoreline spot and thought, “Did the water drop?”—you’re not alone. Lake Winnebago’s water levels are constantly shifting throughout the year, and the reasons behind those changes aren’t always so obvious. Let's break down how water levels are managed, who’s making those decisions, and how [...]

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]]> Lake Winnebago Ice Out: The Last Ice Is Gone—Here’s What It Means https://fwwa.org/2025/03/25/lake-winnebago-ice-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-ice-out Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:53:36 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38219 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 Engineers. The announcement was delayed a few days while waiting for clear skies to get a clean view of the lake. You can read the full Army Corps conditions report [...]

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]]> Lake Winnebago: Keeping Everyone Afloat https://fwwa.org/2025/03/19/lake-winnebago-water-level-management-stakeholders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-water-level-management-stakeholders Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:33:33 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=37965 Have you ever spent a sunny day fishing near Garlic Island in Menasha, cruised past Menominee Park in Oshkosh, or watched the sunset from Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac? Well, you've experienced the careful balancing act of Lake Winnebago’s water levels in action—probably without even knowing it! Managing the lake is a bit [...]

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]]> Why Does Lake Winnebago’s Water Level Change in Winter? https://fwwa.org/2025/03/12/lake-winnebago-winter-water-level-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-winter-water-level-management Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:28:20 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=37761 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 change with the seasons. You might wonder—why exactly are water levels on Lake Winnebago lowered in winter? It all comes down to carefully balancing seasonal flood risks, ice conditions, and [...]

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