Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/fox-wolf-watershed-alliance/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:01:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/fox-wolf-watershed-alliance/ 32 32 Snapshot Day Volunteers Build Community, Expand Known Range of Aquatic Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2026/09/16/snapshot-day-volunteers-build-community-expand-known-range-of-aquatic-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snapshot-day-volunteers-build-community-expand-known-range-of-aquatic-invasive-species Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:17:35 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44800 Original Story: UW-Madison Extension On August 8, 2026, almost 200 people who love Wisconsin’s waters came together for the 13th annual Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day—a statewide search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). From rivers and streams to lakes and wetlands, volunteers fanned out across 125 different waterbodies in Wisconsin, helping monitor the health [...]

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]]> Most Successful Invasive Species Removal Projects in US Lakes https://fwwa.org/2026/07/14/most-successful-invasive-species-removal-projects-in-us-lakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-successful-invasive-species-removal-projects-in-us-lakes Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:27:57 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44231 AIS Can Cause Havoc, But It's Not Impossible to Get the Upper Hand Original Story: Gail Parsons Invasive species have caused billions of dollars in damage to lakes and waterways across the United States, altering ecosystems that took thousands of years to develop. Whether it's a predatory fish, an aggressive aquatic plant, or a [...]

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]]> Check Those Boats: Clean Off Gear Before Leaving the Boat Launch This July 4th https://fwwa.org/2026/06/29/check-those-boats-clean-off-gear-before-leaving-the-boat-launch-this-july-4th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-those-boats-clean-off-gear-before-leaving-the-boat-launch-this-july-4th Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:16:31 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44061 Multi-National Campaign Reminds Boaters To Help Protect Their Lakes Original Story: Erin McFarlane, UWSP Extenstion Lakes Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) watercraft inspectors across the state will work together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 29 – July 12, 2026. Thousands of boaters and [...]

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]]> We Need You To Go Fishing (It’s For Science, We Promise) https://fwwa.org/2026/05/12/we-need-you-to-go-fishing-its-for-science-we-promise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-need-you-to-go-fishing-its-for-science-we-promise Tue, 12 May 2026 21:58:07 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43841 Monitoring for Invasive Round Goby Best Done By Just Fishing We're in the midst of another Wisconsin spring where recreational activities on our waterways are plentiful! The sun is shining and we're dusting off our fishing gear and planning for warm days ahead. But if you're in need of another reason to go fishing, [...]

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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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]]> Ice Fishing? Even Icy Wisconsin Waters Host Aquatic Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/12/10/ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:32:49 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=28576 Do you have your auger and shanty ready? The ice is firming up. It's calling anglers throughout Wisconsin. In fact, several folks are already getting out in our area! Be careful on that ice! Help protect our lakes and rivers this winter with a few easy steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive [...]

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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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]]> New Shoreline Restoration https://fwwa.org/where-we-work/winnebago-waterways-2/shoreline-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shoreline-2 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:12:24 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=41394 Shoreline Restoration is a great way to help improve the water quality of the Fox-Wolf Basin. By restoring and protecting these special places, we are able to reduce erosion, along with the sediment and nutrient pollution heading into our waterways. Shoreline restoration work also provides habitat and food for critters like birds, bees, and [...]

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]]> Join Fox-Wolf and Help Monitor for Chlorides(Salt) https://fwwa.org/2025/10/23/join-fox-wolf-and-help-monitor-for-chloridessalt-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-fox-wolf-and-help-monitor-for-chloridessalt-3 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:01:22 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=41388 Help Monitor Salt Pollution in the Fox-Wolf River Basin This Winter! Winter brings snow, ice, and slippery sidewalks. Sodium chloride (salt), widely used on roads, parking lots, and sidewalks to keep us safe, can also harm our streams and wildlife when overused. Fox-Wolf is partnering with the Izaak Walton League to gather more data [...]

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