Harmful Algae Blooms, FAQ
Algae is part of our life and the life of our waters. In general, algae are not harmful and are an important link in the food web. However, not all algae is helpful. When [...]
Field Day at the SHED Facility
Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is excited to host a Field Day event with Outagamie County at the Soil Health Education & Demo (SHED) Facility in the Town of Oneida. Farmers are invited to come learn [...]
Watershed Moments: Water for Sand Castles
Imagine having to bring your own water to the beach. Kevin Fermanich doesn’t have to imagine this, because he’s already seen it. He was at a state park one day when there was algae [...]
Watershed Moments: Rick Fox
Rick Fox grew up on Lake Michigan in Kenosha, always on the water. He was a SCUBA diver by age 13, and by 15 years old knew he wanted to be an oceanographer when he [...]
Water Sports Industry Association Launches Boat Decontamination Database
Database Demonstrates Towed Boat Industry’s Dedication to Mitigating Invasive Species Original Story: Water Sports Industry Association The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) is delighted to announce the launch of its Boat Decontamination Database. The [...]
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop June 17th, 2023
Build Your Own Rain Barrel 2023 Are you or your family looking for a fun activity to do Saturday June 17th, 2023? Join us and build your own rain barrel! SIGN UP HERE! [...]
Watershed Moments: Ashley Muench
Ashley grew up fishing with her dad on Lake Winnebago, but it was taking two environmental science classes at UW-Oshkosh that gave her a more concrete idea of how important the environment is. For [...]
Wisconsin Gardeners: How To Help Protect the Places We Love
Wisconsin Gardeners Help Manage Aquatic Invasive Plant Species Spread the word and help make a difference by participating in North America National Invasive Species Awareness Week February 20-26. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) impact everyone [...]
2023 Sturgeon Spearing Season in the Winnebago System
Where to find information about 2023 Sturgeon Spearing in the Winnebago System: Winnebago System Sturgeon Spearing - WDNR 2023 Sturgeon Spearing Regulations - WDNR A spearing license is required to [...]
Our waters are Worth Protecting
Green Bay is the largest freshwater estuary in the world. The Fox River powers our industry and our farms. Lake Winnebago provides drinking water for over 200,000 people. Recreational fishing brings $287 million into [...]