Why Plants = A Healthier, Happier Lake Winnebago
If you fish it, boat it, live near it, or just plain love it—Lake Winnebago is part of your life. It’s a source of joy, pride, and countless summer memories. And believe it or [...]
What Drives Lake Winnebago’s Water Levels—and How to Read the Graph Everyone Talks About
If you’ve ever looked out from your dock or favorite shoreline spot and thought, “Did the water drop?”—you’re not alone. Lake Winnebago’s water levels are constantly shifting throughout the year, and the reasons behind [...]
Lake Winnebago Ice Out: The Last Ice Is Gone—Here’s What It Means
It’s official: Lake Winnebago ice out was called on March 20, 2025. The last ice on Lake Winnebago has vanished—and just like that, spring has its first real foothold. Around here, ice out means [...]
Lake Winnebago: Keeping Everyone Afloat
Have you ever spent a sunny day fishing near Garlic Island in Menasha, cruised past Menominee Park in Oshkosh, or watched the sunset from Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac? Well, you've experienced the [...]
Why Does Lake Winnebago’s Water Level Change in Winter?
If you’ve spent any time boating, ice fishing, or relaxing along the shoreline around Lake Winnebago, you've probably noticed how much water levels can change with the seasons. You might wonder—why exactly are water [...]
Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin: A Powerhouse Waterway with a Changing Past
For anyone who spends time on Lake Winnebago, it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most important outdoor spaces in our region. The iconic Wisconsin lake—and the Upper Pool lakes flowing into [...]
WWLAT MEETING: Feb. 19, 2025
The Winnebago Water Level Assessment Team provides a collaborative opportunity for stakeholder representatives and experts to develop realistic and achievable water level recommendations and related goals that reasonably balance the top priorities of multiple [...]
Earn Your Native Plant Certification with Wild Ones!
Take your passion for native plants to the next level with the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area 50-hour Native Plant Certification! This unique program offers a comprehensive education in Wisconsin’s native flora, perfect for [...]
Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs)
Public Input Needed - Report Sightings of Algae Blooms We need your help! Let us know when and where you see algae blooms on the Winnebago Lakes. Report Algae Blooms [...]
Little Lake Butte des Morts Project
The Little Lake Butte des Morts Project A Fox-Wolf Keepers of the Fox project public meetings save the date for our next public [...]