Rain Barrels – Save $ and Protect our Water Resources!
Rain Barrels - Catching rain when it falls benefits you and our local waters! The Fox Valley area receives an average of 22.23 inches of rain from April through October. Rain runs [...]
Survey For Gardeners; Help Needed!
What Is Working with Invasive Species and Gardening in Wisconsin? The UW Madison-Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute Aquatic Invasive Species Program and Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources are conducting a survey for gardeners [...]
Have Staff Working Outside This Year? Intro To Invasive Plants Workshop Can Help
Learn Skills to Identify Common Invasive Plants, Including Ones that Pose Risk Are you or your staff working outdoors this spring or summer? Join the Ontario Invasive Plan Council for an informative workshop to [...]
Ice-Out officially called for Lake Winnebago – April 6, 2022
Ice out on Lake Winnebago was officially called by the Army Corps of Engineers on April 6, 2022 as determined by MODIS satellite imagery. Ice out (aka ice off) is when ALL ice is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pet Waste Pollution and the Easiest Solution
Not only is it an unpleasant sight on yards and sidewalks, pet waste is one of the many contributors of stormwater pollution. During precipitation events, pet waste left on lawns, sidewalks, trails, and beaches [...]
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 [...]