Habitat and Wildlife Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/habitat-2/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:21:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Habitat and Wildlife Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/habitat-2/ 32 32 Golden Mussel: New Kid on the Block https://fwwa.org/2026/08/27/golden-mussel-new-kid-on-the-block/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=golden-mussel-new-kid-on-the-block Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:36:26 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44474 Zebra mussels, quagga mussels, and...Golden mussels? New invasive mussel seen in California You may have heard about a mussel discovered in California's Sacramento-San Joquin Delta in October 2024. The Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) is an invasive, freshwater bivalve that is similar to the Zebra mussel and Quagga mussel. Similar to these other mussels, the [...]

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]]> Fields to Filters Groundbreaking https://fwwa.org/2026/07/30/fields-to-filters-groundbreaking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fields-to-filters-groundbreaking Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:31:15 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44313 Construction has officially begun on our Fields to Filters project! On July 14th, Fox-Wolf and project partner, Waushara County Land Conservation Department, gathered in rural northern Waushara County to break ground on the first of three project sites. Between all three sites, this project is set to retire about 80 acres of low-yielding, marginal [...]

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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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]]> From Pet to Pest: Released Goldfish Trigger Massive Changes in Lakes https://fwwa.org/2026/06/18/from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:32:23 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=44047 Goldfish Rapidly Reshape Waters Original Story: Eric Stann, University of Missouri Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows. The study, [...]

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]]> Back Breaking From Buckthorn? Use Plants to Control It https://fwwa.org/2026/06/01/back-breaking-from-buckthorn-use-plants-to-control-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-breaking-from-buckthorn-use-plants-to-control-it Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:47:19 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43947 Controlling Buckthorn With Plants Original Story: Olivia Witthun & Elton Rogers, WDNR The Cover It Up project is a suite of related research projects conducted by multiple partners in Minnesota that are evaluating the ecology and management of buckthorn and other invasive plant species. Buckthorn is an invasive understory plant that was introduced to [...]

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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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]]> College Student? Help Pet Welfare By Taking This Survey https://fwwa.org/2026/05/06/college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey Wed, 06 May 2026 17:38:50 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43864 Research Project Study Looking For Input on Pet Welfare, Invasive Species Messaging Original Story: Wisconsin Sea Grant Wisconsin Sea Grant is doing a research project about messaging related to pet welfare and invasive species. As a college student in Wisconsin we are interested in your opinions about messaging on this topic since you may [...]

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]]> Wetland Restoration | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/restoringwetlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restoringwetlands Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:27 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43692 Wetland restoration | Practice Details Wetlands create habitat for wildlife, and improve water quality by slowing, storing, and filtering runoff and sediment and nutrients that come with it. USES: Wetland Scrapes, Flood Mitigation, or Wetland Habitat Restoration INCENTIVE TYPE: 100% Implementation Cost NRCS STANDARD: Wetland Restoration (657) [...]

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]]> Water Control & Management | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/watercontrol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watercontrol Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:14:28 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43688 Water Control & management | Practice Details For some fields, too much water can be a real problem, causing gullies and soil erosion. There are a variety of conservation practices that can be used to help slow, guide, and filter runoff water, resulting in less erosion and fields that are more workable. USES: [...]

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]]> Tree Plantings | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/treeplantings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=treeplantings Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:12:59 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43673 Tree Plantings | Practice Details Trees & shrubs are a great solutions for dealing with soil erosion and providing wildlife habitat long-term. Their deep roots and thick canopies provide shelter and forage for wildlife, while also protect soil against wind and water erosion. This practice is commonly used in combination with other practices to [...]

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