AIS Spotlight – Quagga Mussel
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! This month, we highlight an invasive species that is in the Great Lakes: [...]
Invasive Species Management Plan Outlines Collaborative Approach to Managing Invasive Species in Menominee County
The Menominee County and Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin’s Invasive Species Management Plan (ISMP) is a strategy for controlling invasive species that are already present in the county and avoiding the introduction of those [...]
Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting – Downtown Shawano
For the second year in a row, Shawano Downtown and the Shawano Parks & Recreation Department hosted the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Franklin Park. The event was held on November 30th [...]
Water Quality Monitoring Program coming to Shawano County – Volunteers needed!
Are you concerned about the water quality in your local stream, river or lake? Shawano County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Connecting Our Waters, the Waterways of Menominee and Shawano Counties, and the [...]
Shawano County Bait Dealers Help Keep Invasive Species Out of Local Waters
Although Wisconsin’s lakes are starting to freeze, the fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) hasn’t stopped. Even during the winter, it’s possible to transport plant fragments, tiny organisms, and the deadly infectious fish disease, [...]
Lake Management Planning Project – November 2019
The goal of the Lake Management Planning project is to develop a regional framework for cooperation to restore and protect the health of the Winnebago Lakes. This includes facilitating communication among stakeholders [...]
Habitattitude Pet Surrender Event on October 26th Promotes Responsible Pet Ownership; 71 Pets Surrendered!
On Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 71 pets were surrendered at the Green Bay Aquarium Society Exotic Pet Amnesty Day held at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna, WI! Volunteers from Steve Keller’s Traveling [...]
AIS Strategic Plan Submitted to DNR for Review
Strategic Plan Outlines Goals and Strategies to Manage AIS for Winnebago System The Winnebago System Aquatic Invasive Species Strategic Plan is a comprehensive strategy for managing aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Winnebago System [...]
AIS Spotlight – Sea Lamprey
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species (AIS) in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! This month, we highlight a well known invasive species: sea lamprey! Sea Lamprey [...]
Wolf River Management Plan Public Meeting – November 5, 2019
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources held a public meeting for the Wolf River Management Plan on November 5th from 6:30-8:30 at Shawano High School. The Wisconsin DNR presented on the results of the [...]