Anyone living in a snowy state, such as here in Wisconsin, knows the importance of proper ice and snow removal for safety reason. Seasonal management of snow and ice on large, impervious surfaces are also [...]
Prohibited Snail Finding in Black Otter Lake Highlights Event Faucet Snails On August 20th, the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance joined dozens of partners for the annual Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day. Held [...]
Massive Koi fish, snakes, & chinchillas Highlight Pets Received at Event 25 animals were turned in at an exotic pet surrender event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on Saturday. Included in the surrenders were lizards, fish, parakeets, and a [...]
Ballast Water Regulation Reduced Invasion Risk by 85% since 2008 Original Story: Maya Sundaresan, Great Lakes Now The issue of invasive species has haunted the Great Lakes region for decades, but a recent study [...]
The lake sturgeon is a large, prehistoric, bottom feeding fish. Lake sturgeon have a rough, torpedo-like body that resembles a shark and can grow upwards of 7 ft. and 200 pounds. They have a [...]
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 [...]
Students at the Fond du Lac STEM Academy Work to Lessen Human Impact on the Environment As part of the Fall 2021 semester at the Fond du Lac STEM Academy, students are learning about [...]
All Water Users Encouraged to Keep Taking Prevention Steps Throughout the Year With falling leaves and dropping temperatures, we move into the Autumn season in Wisconsin. Many boaters and anglers will be winterizing their [...]
Transportation and Utility Corridors: How the Ways We Get From Place to Place and Its Respective Upkeep Can Transport Invasive Species Transport pathways are the means by which aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been [...]
Biocontrol Project Reduces Impact of Invasive Purple Loosestrife If you frequent the Taycheedah Park and Ride in Fond du Lac County, you may have seen a plant with purple flowers bloom in late summer. [...]
