Restoration Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/restoration/ Protecting and restoring the waters of Wisconsin's Fox-Wolf River basin. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:04:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fwwa.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-flow-forward-fav-32x32.png Restoration Archives » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance https://fwwa.org/category/watershed-project/restoration/ 32 32 Announcing Fox-Wolf’s Newest Program: Rooted & Resilient https://fwwa.org/2026/06/03/announcing-fox-wolfs-newest-program-rooted-resilient/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-fox-wolfs-newest-program-rooted-resilient Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:35:29 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=43862 Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is proud to announce the launch of Rooted & Resilient, a new conservation program supporting the organization’s Natural Resilience pillar through long-term and permanent conservation practices across the Fox-Wolf Basin. The program is supported by a new $4.3 million investment through Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) funded through [...]

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]]> Wetland Restoration | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/restoringwetlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restoringwetlands Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:27 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43692 Wetland restoration | Practice Details Wetlands create habitat for wildlife, and improve water quality by slowing, storing, and filtering runoff and sediment and nutrients that come with it. USES: Wetland Scrapes, Flood Mitigation, or Wetland Habitat Restoration INCENTIVE TYPE: 100% Implementation Cost NRCS STANDARD: Wetland Restoration (657) [...]

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]]> Water Control & Management | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/watercontrol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watercontrol Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:14:28 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43688 Water Control & management | Practice Details For some fields, too much water can be a real problem, causing gullies and soil erosion. There are a variety of conservation practices that can be used to help slow, guide, and filter runoff water, resulting in less erosion and fields that are more workable. USES: [...]

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]]> Tree Plantings | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/treeplantings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=treeplantings Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:12:59 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43673 Tree Plantings | Practice Details Trees & shrubs are a great solutions for dealing with soil erosion and providing wildlife habitat long-term. Their deep roots and thick canopies provide shelter and forage for wildlife, while also protect soil against wind and water erosion. This practice is commonly used in combination with other practices to [...]

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]]> Soil Erosion Control | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/soilerosioncontrol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soilerosioncontrol Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:11:40 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43683 Soil Erosion Control | Practice Details Soil erosion can be a real problem on some fields. Whether from wind, rain, or snow, you could be loosing tons of sediment on every acre. That soil ends up in our waters and carries nutrients with it, which degrades water quality. There are many different practices that [...]

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]]> Pasture Plantings | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/pastureplantings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastureplantings Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:10:35 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43676 Pasture Plantings | Practice Details Grazing is becoming increasingly popular in the Basin. Whether a herd of dairy heifer or handful of beef cattle, rotational grazing can be great option. USES: Pasture Establishment INCENTIVE TYPE: Flat-rate, see below NRCS STANDARD: Pasture & Hay Planting (512) Incentive Rates [...]

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]]> Native Plantings | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information https://fwwa.org/nativeplantings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nativeplantings Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:08:45 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=43654 Native Plantings | Practice Details Native plants are workhorses when it comes to water quality, wildlife habitat, and soil health. They help soil and filter runoff, keeping soil on the field and out of surface water while also providing forage for wildlife. USES: Prairie Plantings, Harvestable Buffers, Wildlife Habitat Plantings, Prairie & [...]

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]]> We’re Breaking Ground in Brothertown! Brothertown Creek Streambank Restoration Begins https://fwwa.org/2025/12/09/were-breaking-ground-in-brothertown-brothertown-creek-streambank-restoration-begins/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=were-breaking-ground-in-brothertown-brothertown-creek-streambank-restoration-begins Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:21:45 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=42227 We're Breaking Ground in Brothertown! streambank restoration work begins on Brothertown Creek Partners gathered along Brothertown Creek this week to mark the start of a major streambank restoration effort on one of the creek’s most eroded sections near Brothertown Harbor. Supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, this [...]

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]]> Stony Brook Restoration – Ongoing Success Story in the Watershed https://fwwa.org/2025/08/19/stony-brook-restoration-ongoing-success-story-in-the-watershed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stony-brook-restoration-ongoing-success-story-in-the-watershed Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:54:18 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?p=40721 Calumet County's Only Cold Water Stream Being Restored Stony Brook is a clear, hard water stream located in Calumet County and lies within the upper reaches of the Manitowoc River watershed before flowing out into Lake Michigan. The Stony Brook stream was once home to thriving populations of brook & brown trout species, along [...]

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]]> Streambank Restoration https://fwwa.org/streambank-restoration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=streambank-restoration Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:45:31 +0000 https://fwwa.org/?page_id=39204 As it stands today, streambank erosion is a major contributor of sediment and nutrients to the waters of the Basin. Restoring these streambanks to a healthy, functioning state is an important step needed to meet water quality goals. Streambank restoration has two main components: restoring & connecting and protecting & stabilizing. Here's a little [...]

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