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. [...]
Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Project Planned for 2020; Program Seeking Volunteers
Purple loosestrife is an exotic perennial weed invading wetlands, shorelines, and roadside ditches across the Midwest. After introduction to North America in the early 1800s, purple loosestrife likely traveled to the Great Lakes region [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
Fox-Wolf Teams Up With Conservation Wardens for Group Check
Winnebago Waterways Clean Boats, Clean Waters Team Helps DNR Protect Our Lakes During waterfowl hunting opening weekend (Sept. 28th and 29th), the Winnebago Waterways Program teamed up with WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR) [...]
AIS Spotlight – Flowering Rush
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 ornamental plant that is appearing in more waterways [...]
Annual Fox-Wolf Staff Monitoring Trip Helps Search for Water Hyacinth in Lake Winneconne
No Water hyacinth found, Lots of Floating and Submerged Garbage Removed from the Lake For the third straight year, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance staff helped to search for aquatic invasive species (AIS) on the Winnebago [...]