Ice Fishing? Even Icy Wisconsin Waters Host Aquatic Invasive Species
Do you have your auger and shanty ready? The ice will be calling anglers soon throughout Wisconsin. In fact, several folks are already getting out in our area! Be careful on that ice! Throughout [...]
DNR Crayfish Case Nets First Criminal Convictions Under Wis. Invasive Species Law
Red Swamp Crayfish Illegal Import Resulted in Over $34K in fines The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Halloween the first-ever criminal convictions under the state’s invasive species law, Chapter NR 40, [...]
That’s a Wrap! Fox-Wolf’s Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program Finishes for 2022
Over 1,600 Hours Worked by Boater Education Staff To Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species in 2022 The last few days of warm weather hang on around Northeast Wisconsin but soon the temperatures will start [...]
Alligator Highlights Exotic Pet Surrender Event in Brown County
First Pet Surrender Event in Brown County in Multiple Years Seven animals were turned in at an exotic pet surrender event at the Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve in Brown County on Saturday October 30th. Included [...]
Fall: A Key Time to Take Action for Water Quality
Here in the midwest, we look forward to fall as a time to enjoy the cool (but not cold) temperatures, the beautiful colors of the changing leaves, and celebrating harvests. Farmers are busy in [...]
Outagamie County Conservation 2023 Student Poster & Speaking Contests Open
The Outagamie County Land Conservation Department sponsors two conservation contests annually for students in the county. The Conservation & Environmental Awareness Speaking Competition is for students in grades 5-12. [...]
Outagamie SHED Facility Supports Local Producers
There are a variety of agricultural soil health practices in use on Northeast Wisconsin farms that provide a water quality benefits such as cover crops, no-till/minimal-till, and low disturbance manure application. Recognizing the water [...]
GLSNRP Helps Landowners Improve Soil Health
Soil health is a growing interest in all areas of the state with some producers implementing soil health practices across their whole farm to just beginning with simple trials. Although there are some short [...]