Signs for Habitat Protection
Volunteers will soon be installing new signs in Lake Winnebago that mark important habitat (just south of TJ's Harbor) to keep people out of critical habitat areas from April 15 through September 15. These [...]
7th Annual Free School at UWO – Oshkosh Campus
Saturday, April 2, 10am-2:30pm, Sage Hall, 3rd floor The public is invited to campus for a fun day of learning and activities for all ages. Admission is free. Free snacks and child supervision are provided. Bring your [...]
Oshkosh Boat Club Supports Water Quality Initiatives
Thank you to the Oshkosh Boat Club! The Oshkosh Boat Club is a nonprofit social organization located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Club, consisting of both motorboat and sailboat enthusiasts, promotes boating on Lake Winnebago [...]
Lake Winneconne Offshore Breakwall
Article submitted by Chad Casper, Director, Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department The Stabenow Wetland is located in Winnebago County on the east shore of Lake Winneconne. Over 1,700 feet of wetland frontage [...]
Salt Watch in the Fox-Wolf Basin
Fox-Wolf Volunteers have been Monitoring our streams for Chloride this Winter Salt Watch is a program of the Izaak Walton League that works to mobilize volunteers across the nation to monitor their local stream for [...]
WI DNR Wildlife Meetings and Updates
Article submitted by Josh Jackl, DNR Wildlife Biologist for Winnebago County WINNEBAGO COUNTY DEER ADVISORY COUNCIL The Winnebago County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) will be having their first spring meeting to set preliminary deer season [...]
Unplug, Untie and Unwind…
Article submitted by Susan Everhard from Elektra Cruise Elektra Cruise offers a unique boating experience aboard our new, 2021 Duffy 22’ Sun Cruiser. It's the perfect way to enjoy a lazy summer afternoon or sunset, [...]
Volunteers – We need you for the 2022 season!
Hello Volunteers! We are still looking for volunteers for the sites circled in red on the map for the 2022 season! Do you enjoy being out on the water? Are you interested in seeing [...]
Welcome Katie Reed to Fox-Wolf!
We are excited to announce that Katie Reed is our new Winnebago Waterways Coordinator! She will be managing our volunteer-based Water Quality Monitoring Program, Shoreline Program, and additional projects within the Winnebago Waterways Program [...]
Understanding Ballast Water: AIS From Across the Pond
Video From "Managing Great Lakes Invaders" Series Clarifies Cargo Ships and AIS Relationship When asked about aquatic invasive species, many people around the Great Lakes almost immediately think of cargo ships. Historically, cargo ships [...]