For Fun and Recreation Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/fun/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:05:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png For Fun and Recreation Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/fun/ 32 32 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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]]> Watershed Valentines: Little Love Notes for Local Water https://fwwa.org/2026/02/11/watershed-valentines-little-love-notes-for-local-water/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watershed-valentines-little-love-notes-for-local-water Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:43:30 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=42949 Valentine’s Day is all about the people we care about. Significant others, our kids, our friends, and the neighbors who shovel their sidewalk early and often so the salt can stay in the bag. It's also not a bad day to appreciate the places we care about, too. The lake where you watch the [...]

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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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]]> Great Lakes Landing Blitz: Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/06/30/great-lakes-landing-blitz-help-stop-the-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=great-lakes-landing-blitz-help-stop-the-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:57:43 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=39591 Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13 Original Story: WI DNR Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive plants and animals this July 4th weekend as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30th - July 13th, 2025. Thousands of boaters and anglers will be out enjoying Wisconsin’s waters during the [...]

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]]> A Mile of Music Playlist That Flows https://fwwa.org/2025/06/30/mile-over-water/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mile-over-water Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:56:53 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=39547 Listen to these water-themed tracks from Mile 12 artists to get you festival-ready Every August, Mile of Music turns downtown Appleton into a four-day celebration of original music. With hundreds of live performances from singer-songwriters and bands across the country, it's a defining event for the Fox Cities music scene and a highlight [...]

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]]> Is it safe to swim? Blue-green algae: How to reduce the risks to humans and pets https://fwwa.org/2025/06/14/is-it-safe-to-swim-blue-green-algae-and-the-risks-to-humans-and-pets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-safe-to-swim-blue-green-algae-and-the-risks-to-humans-and-pets Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:13:22 +0000 http://fwwa.org/?p=5364 Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are responsible for harmful algal blooms. This is because some cyanobacteria can produce toxins that cause adverse health effects for both humans and their pets. While not all blue-green algae produce harmful toxins, those that do can cause rashes, diarrhea, and respiratory problems. Some common toxins produced by [...]

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]]> Annual Drain Campaign Returns This Weekend – Reminder to Drain All Water at the Launch https://fwwa.org/2025/06/05/annual-drain-campaign-returns-this-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=annual-drain-campaign-returns-this-weekend Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:14:31 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38823 Join Fox-Wolf, WI-DNR, and More Partners Statewide To Protect Your Lakes Story Written In Partnership with WI DNR The annual Drain Campaign, June 6th-8th, focuses on the importance for boaters and anglers to always drain their livewells and fish buckets before leaving boat launches and fishing access points. Boat inspectors from Clean Boats, Clean [...]

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]]> Battle on Bago & Beyond – Protect Your Waters from Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/02/14/battle-on-bago-beyond-protect-your-waters-from-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-on-bago-beyond-protect-your-waters-from-invasive-species Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:33:09 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=37512 No Matter the Time of Year, AIS Prevention Helps Your Waters Original Story: WI DNR The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners ask anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species while fishing this winter. Even in harsh winter conditions, anglers can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species [...]

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]]> Last-Minute Valentines (You’re Welcome) https://fwwa.org/2025/02/12/fox-wolf-valentines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fox-wolf-valentines Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:42:10 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=37413 Valentine’s Day is here, and if it slipped your mind, don’t worry—we’ve got just the thing! Whether you need a quick way to make someone smile or just want to spread the love for clean water, these Fox-Wolf Watershed-inspired valentines are here to help.

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