Learn your native plants – June
One of the things we’ve heard over the last two years is that once native plant projects are installed, that it can be hard to continue to identify the plants present. In April, we [...]
Wolf River Shoreline Tour & Workshop August 8th 8:30-12
Connecting Our Waters, in partnership with the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, the Waterways Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties, the Shawano County Land Conservation Department, and the Wisconsin DNR, is hosting the Wolf River Shoreline [...]
Volunteers Needed: Help Protect the Lakes You Love!
With warming weather, now is a great time to become a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance volunteer! We have several programs that rely on help from volunteers to be successful. Most volunteer opportunities can be done [...]
AIS Spotlight – Reed Manna Grass
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. This month, Reed Manna Grass! Check it out! Reed manna grass (Glyceria maxima) is a [...]
Wisconsin DNR Surface Water Grant Updates
Over the last year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been rolling out changes to the Surface Water grant program. The discussion to make these changes started back in 2015. The changes have [...]
Lake Winnebago Water Levels – Updates for 2020
Water levels in Lake Winnebago are controlled by two dams: one in Neenah (privately owned) and one in Menasha. The dam in Menasha is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Army Corps [...]
$1.6 million Awarded to Fox-Wolf for Water Quality
NEWS RELEASE - We are excited to announce that we were awarded over $1.6 million for two projects that aim to improve water quality in Lake Winnebago, the Fox River, and the Bay of [...]
Meet the Producers of the Upper Fox Wolf Demo Farms
The Upper Fox Wolf Demo Farm Network is starting its second year. Let's meet the producers that make up the largest demo farm network to date!Albright FarmAlbright Brothers, LLC is operated by brothers Jamie and [...]
Shoreline projects around Shawano County – 2020
Our partners around Shawano County have been working to gain interest in shoreline restoration projects as well as assist in getting them installed for 2020. The Shawano Area Waterways Management (SAWM) applied for and [...]
Growing Native Plants Volunteer Program Update
For those of you following along, Connecting Our Waters started a native plant growing program in the fall of 2019. Seeds were collected from the Wild Ones headquarters and shoreline projects around Shawano County [...]