FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2021 Contact: Tony Blattler, Wis. Conservation Congress Chair, 608-235-5825 Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Wis. Conservation Congress Liaison Kari.LeeZimmermann@Wisconsin.gov or 608-219-9134 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2021 Spring Hearing [...]
The following information was provided by Butte des Morts Conservation Club. To learn more about the Terrell's Island and Samer's Bay restoration project CLICK HERE. Due to ongoing construction and related safety concerns, the [...]
The Winnebago County Parks Department crew repaired and refurbished another set of navigation buoys this winter (replacing reflective tape, patching dents, replacing lights, etc). This 3-4 year process to restore all buoys managed by [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WINNEBAGO COUNTY WI 03/01/2021 The Winnebago County Parks Department has made purchasing boat trailer parking permits for Winnebago County boat landings easier than ever with new online purchasing options. All annual, three-year, and [...]
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission has 5 commissioners nominated by the governor and approved by the senate. The commissioners serve a 5-year term and each represent a specific geographic area and should be knowledgeable about the representative’s area’s [...]
Most people think of earthworms as helpful. We know small organisms in nature are important in the nutrient cycle because they break down organic matter into forms plants use. However, even tiny non-native creatures [...]
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been at the forefront of the Nation’s natural resources management issues since the creation of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. Since the passage of the Non-Indigenous Nuisance Prevention [...]
Recreation never has an off-season in the Midwest. It’s the dead of winter, and the lakes of Wisconsin have transformed into small villages of ice shanties. The snow globe-like scenes are tranquil. But many of [...]
Bait shops receive educational supplies including: a poster, brochures, and bait bucket stickers. Bait shops play an important role in stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. As opinion leaders and trusted sources [...]
The Clean Bay Backers hosted a State of the Bay virtual event on Tuesday, September 29th from 9-11 a.m. The virtual press briefing opened with remarks from Congressman Mike Gallagher and Senator Tammy Baldwin. [...]
