Why Breakwalls Rock
What's the purpose? Lake Poygan breakwall at the mouth of the Wolf River. Photo: WDNR You wouldn't expect your carrot seedlings to survive if you tilled your garden, right? Soil disturbance obliterates [...]
Navarino Fall Family Fun Day – October 13, 2018
Saturday morning at Navarino Nature Center started with a 5k for fall nature lovers. After the run, runners and non-runners alike were given the opportunity to visit many booths and attractions around the nature center. There [...]
Soil Health Field Day at Green Valley Dairy on October 11, 2018
On October 11, 2018, Green Valley Dairy hosted a soil health field day for farmers in the area. It was extremely windy but a beautiful fall day, none the less. A group of over [...]
Edge of Field Treatment Wetland – a Pilot Project to Improve Water Quality in Green Bay
This treatment wetland, on the edge of a farm field near Kaukauna, WI, was constructed in 2017 in an effort to reduce sediment and phosphorus from entering West Plum Creek. [...]
Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance adds Upper East River GLRI Project
In 2017, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance (FWWA) a new Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grant that will provide additional funding for agricultural conservation practices [...]
Meet the organizations in your area – WAMSCO
The Waterways Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties (WAMSCO) has been in operation since 2014. They are a paid membership service for lake organizations throughout Shawano and Menominee Counties. The group was originally started by Brenda [...]
Do You Get Out On the Winnebago Lakes? We want to hear from you!
Did you get your boat out on the lakes this summer? Planning to this Fall? Whether you captain a kayak or a cigar boat, we want to hear from you! Recreational lake use is extremely [...]
Winnebago Waterways Steering Team
What is the Winnebago Waterways Steering Team? The Steering Team is designed to bring together diverse stakeholders who work in a shared leadership setting to tackle [...]
The WI Conservation Congress Needs Your Help!
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) is looking for your help updating their fleet of "Wall of Fame" trailers. The "Wall of Fame" education trailer was introduced nine years ago. The portable, educational display features taxidermy [...]
Soil Health for Lake Health
After soil has been in alfalfa for three years, it looks spectacular. It's dark and crumbly, riddled with earth worms, and has a plethora of organic matter in it. There's more, but the eye can't [...]