Recreation Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/recreation/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:22:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Recreation Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/recreation/ 32 32 Winter Goby Watch During Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing https://fwwa.org/2026/02/13/winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:19:09 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43012 Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing Time on Winnebago Perfect Time to Check That Catch Thousands of folks are arriving on Lake Winnebago this week with big dreams. People are dreaming of spearing a mammoth sturgeon or maybe catching that perfect fish for Battle on Bago resulting in a new truck. Dreaming of creating those [...]

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]]> Ice Fishing? Even Icy Wisconsin Waters Host Aquatic Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/12/10/ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ice-fishing-even-icy-wisconsin-waters-host-aquatic-invasive-species Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:32:49 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=28576 Do you have your auger and shanty ready? The ice is firming up. It's calling anglers throughout Wisconsin. In fact, several folks are already getting out in our area! Be careful on that ice! Help protect our lakes and rivers this winter with a few easy steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive [...]

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]]> Fishing on Frozen Habitats Free Webinar: Enhance Your Time on the Ice! https://fwwa.org/2025/12/10/fishing-on-frozen-habitats-free-webinar-enhance-your-time-on-the-ice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fishing-on-frozen-habitats-free-webinar-enhance-your-time-on-the-ice Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:13:26 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=42278 December 18th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Winter Water Talk Webinar Looking for something to do during your lunch break and interested in ice fishing? Check out this free webinar co-hosted by the Water Action Volunteers Program and the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Program. Webinar Description Bundle up, grab your favorite hot drink, and join us [...]

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]]> Great Lakes Landing Blitz: Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/06/30/great-lakes-landing-blitz-help-stop-the-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=great-lakes-landing-blitz-help-stop-the-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:57:43 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=39591 Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13 Original Story: WI DNR Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive plants and animals this July 4th weekend as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30th - July 13th, 2025. Thousands of boaters and anglers will be out enjoying Wisconsin’s waters during the [...]

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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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]]> Annual Drain Campaign Returns This Weekend – Reminder to Drain All Water at the Launch https://fwwa.org/2025/06/05/annual-drain-campaign-returns-this-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=annual-drain-campaign-returns-this-weekend Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:14:31 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=38823 Join Fox-Wolf, WI-DNR, and More Partners Statewide To Protect Your Lakes Story Written In Partnership with WI DNR The annual Drain Campaign, June 6th-8th, focuses on the importance for boaters and anglers to always drain their livewells and fish buckets before leaving boat launches and fishing access points. Boat inspectors from Clean Boats, Clean [...]

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]]> Battle on Bago & Beyond – Protect Your Waters from Invasive Species https://fwwa.org/2025/02/14/battle-on-bago-beyond-protect-your-waters-from-invasive-species/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=battle-on-bago-beyond-protect-your-waters-from-invasive-species Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:33:09 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=37512 No Matter the Time of Year, AIS Prevention Helps Your Waters Original Story: WI DNR The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners ask anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species while fishing this winter. Even in harsh winter conditions, anglers can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species [...]

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]]> Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) https://fwwa.org/what-we-do/habs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=habs Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:23:07 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=35201 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 Here Click the button to report algae bloom information, which will be shared with Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, UW-Oshkosh's [...]

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]]> Volunteer Opportunity: Help Monitor for Blue-Green Algae https://fwwa.org/2023/03/23/volunteer-uw-oshkosh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=volunteer-uw-oshkosh Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:05:18 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=30110 Interested? Contact Dr. Robert Stelzer at stelzer@uwosh.edu There are two buoy locations in the lake: 1. a north central buoy that is east of North Asylum Bay and 2. Neenah southeast of  Riverside Park. Sample collection can occur all summer, starting by June 1 and ending in October. Frequency of sample [...]

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]]> Volunteer Opportunity: Weather Observers https://fwwa.org/2023/03/22/cocorahs-volunteer-rainfall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cocorahs-volunteer-rainfall Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:50:17 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=30121 Interested? Register here or contact Kevin Erb at kevin.erb@wisc.edu Improve forecasts by becoming a volunteer weather observer! How heavy was the rainfall last night? How much snow fell? Did you see the size of that hail? Join over 500 fellow volunteers across Wisconsin who report precipitation online to [...]

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