Ice Fishing and AIS
Even though lakes have frozen over, the threat of aquatic invasive species (AIS) has not ceased. Just as they do in the summer, AIS can hitch a ride on fishing equipment during the winter. [...]
Fox-Wolf Asks you to Sweep the Salt this Winter!
Wisconsin winters always bring us a little bit of every kind of weather. Near the end of 2019, we saw snow on Halloween, and grass on Christmas Day. We know that with the snow [...]
Winnebago System Bait Shops Help Fight Against Invasive Species
Bait shop owners in the Winnebago Waterways System area are taking steps to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin lakes. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are non-native plants and animals that [...]
AIS Spotlight – Quagga Mussel
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! This month, we highlight an invasive species that is in the Great Lakes: [...]
Fox-Wolf Offers Watershed Education in Schools throughout Northeast Wisconsin
The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance provides watershed education to schools throughout northeast Wisconsin. Schools that are within Northeast Wisconsin Stormwater Consortium (NEWSC) member communities qualify for presentations, curriculum, & activities offered for FREE to teachers! During [...]
Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting – Downtown Shawano
For the second year in a row, Shawano Downtown and the Shawano Parks & Recreation Department hosted the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Franklin Park. The event was held on November 30th [...]
Shawano County Bait Dealers Help Keep Invasive Species Out of Local Waters
Although Wisconsin’s lakes are starting to freeze, the fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) hasn’t stopped. Even during the winter, it’s possible to transport plant fragments, tiny organisms, and the deadly infectious fish disease, [...]
Habitattitude Pet Surrender Event on October 26th Promotes Responsible Pet Ownership; 71 Pets Surrendered!
On Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 71 pets were surrendered at the Green Bay Aquarium Society Exotic Pet Amnesty Day held at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna, WI! Volunteers from Steve Keller’s Traveling [...]
AIS Strategic Plan Submitted to DNR for Review
Strategic Plan Outlines Goals and Strategies to Manage AIS for Winnebago System The Winnebago System Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan is a comprehensive strategy for managing aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Winnebago System [...]
AIS Spotlight – Sea Lamprey
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! This month, we highlight a well known invasive species: sea lamprey! Sea Lamprey [...]