Lake Management Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/lake-management/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Lake Management Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/lake-management/ 32 32 Earn Your Native Plant Certification with Wild Ones https://fwwa.org/2026/02/17/wi-plant-cert-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wi-plant-cert-2026 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:20:34 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43058 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 home gardeners, students, teachers, conservation professionals, and nature enthusiasts. Click here to learn more! Certification Program Highlights: Earn [...]

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]]> Army Corps: Winter 2026 Call – Feb. 18, 2026 https://fwwa.org/2026/02/03/acoe-winter-2024-strategy-call-notice-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acoe-winter-2024-strategy-call-notice-2 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:26:42 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=42814 The Army Corps of Engineers has announced details of their upcoming Winnebago 2026 Lake Winnebago Winter Coordination Video Conference which is open to the public: Feb. 18, 2026 - Lake Winnebago Winter Coordination Video Conference Army Corps website: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Article/3623884/lake-winnebago/ DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHICAGO DISTRICT [...]

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]]> Round Goby Discovery in Winnebago Update; Assessment Ramps Up https://fwwa.org/2025/09/26/round-goby-discovery-in-winnebago-update-assessment-ramps-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=round-goby-discovery-in-winnebago-update-assessment-ramps-up Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:18:32 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=40977 Fish Caught Off of Bowen St. Fishing Pier in Oshkosh Updated 11/12/25: DNR will not be pursuing any sort of control or removal efforts towards eradication at this time. It is their position that the localized population of goby at the Bowen St. fishing pier and the Mill Street boat launch is too large [...]

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]]> Is it safe to swim? Blue-green algae: How to reduce the risks to humans and pets https://fwwa.org/2025/06/14/is-it-safe-to-swim-blue-green-algae-and-the-risks-to-humans-and-pets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-safe-to-swim-blue-green-algae-and-the-risks-to-humans-and-pets Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:13:22 +0000 http://fwwa.org/?p=5364 Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are responsible for harmful algal blooms. This is because some cyanobacteria can produce toxins that cause adverse health effects for both humans and their pets. While not all blue-green algae produce harmful toxins, those that do can cause rashes, diarrhea, and respiratory problems. Some common toxins produced by [...]

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]]> Is Lake Winnebago Flooding? Or Is It Low? https://fwwa.org/2025/05/21/is-lake-winnebago-flooding-or-is-it-low/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-lake-winnebago-flooding-or-is-it-low Wed, 21 May 2025 17:12:47 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38868 Here’s Why the Water Looks Different This Time of Year Have you looked out at Lake Winnebago lately and thought, “Why is the water so high?” Or maybe in your neighborhood, it looks way too low? You're not alone—and best of all, you're not imagining things! Whether the lake appears to be creeping up [...]

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]]> Why Plants = A Healthier, Happier Lake Winnebago https://fwwa.org/2025/04/22/lake-winnebago-aquatic-plants-water-levels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-aquatic-plants-water-levels Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:07 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38569 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 not, one of the best things for this lake is something simple: plants. Yep—those weedy green patches that pop up [...]

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]]> What Drives Lake Winnebago’s Water Levels—and How to Read the Graph Everyone Talks About https://fwwa.org/2025/04/02/reading-the-lake-winnebago-graph/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reading-the-lake-winnebago-graph Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:31:37 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38323 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 those changes aren’t always so obvious. Let's break down how water levels are managed, who’s making those decisions, and how [...]

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]]> Lake Winnebago Ice Out: The Last Ice Is Gone—Here’s What It Means https://fwwa.org/2025/03/25/lake-winnebago-ice-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-ice-out Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:53:36 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38219 Update — April 2026Ice out on Lake Winnebago was officially called on April 5, 2026, confirmed via satellite imagery by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The announcement was delayed a few days while waiting for clear skies to get a clean view of the lake. You can read the full Army Corps conditions report [...]

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]]> Lake Winnebago: Keeping Everyone Afloat https://fwwa.org/2025/03/19/lake-winnebago-water-level-management-stakeholders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-water-level-management-stakeholders Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:33:33 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=37965 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 careful balancing act of Lake Winnebago’s water levels in action—probably without even knowing it! Managing the lake is a bit [...]

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]]> Why Does Lake Winnebago’s Water Level Change in Winter? https://fwwa.org/2025/03/12/lake-winnebago-winter-water-level-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lake-winnebago-winter-water-level-management Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:28:20 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=37761 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 levels on Lake Winnebago lowered in winter? It all comes down to carefully balancing seasonal flood risks, ice conditions, and [...]

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