AIS Spotlight- Zebra 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 a well known invasive species: zebra mussels! Zebra Mussels [...]
Fond du Lac Area Water Alliance Organizes Spring Cleanup
In early June, the Fond du Lac Area Water Alliance organized a trash cleanup that focused on the waterways near the south end of Lake Winnebago. This Spring, the group's leader Justin McArthur, was paddling [...]
AIS Spotlight – Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
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 threat to Wisconsin lakes: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia! Viral [...]
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinators Help Educate at Wings Over Wisconsin Fishing Day and Trout in the Classroom
Conservation a Focus at Fishing Day and Trout in the Classroom Events Wings over Wisconsin held their annual Kids Fishing Day on May 17th which included aquatic invasive species outreach. Over 150 students came [...]
Sturgeon Guard!
Every year the sturgeon move up the Wolf River to spawn and every year the sturgeon guard heads out to make sure the ancient fish make it safely. Volunteers sign up prior to the [...]
Water Hyacinth Issue in Winneconne Highlighted at WI Lakes Convention
Winnebago Waterways Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Presents Update on Water Hyacinth At the Wisconsin Lakes Conference on April 10-12th, property owners, lake managers, DNR employees, and concerned citizens gathered in Steven's Point to learn [...]
Sustainability Expo and Earth Day Events Host Aquatic Invasive Species Program
AIS Outreach Adds Invasive Species Awareness to Local Events The Winnebago Waterways Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program recently exhibited at two local events in April. At the Oshksoh Corporation's Sutainability Expo on April 16th, [...]
AIS Spotlight – Yellow Floating Heart
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 emerging threat to Wisconsin lakes: Yellow Floating Heart! [...]
Operation Oshkosh 2019
From U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary Neenah/Menasha Flotilla 47-03: Neenah/Menasha Flotilla 47-03 announces Operation Oshkosh, a FREE Vessel Safety Check blitz at Rainbow Park in Oshkosh on Saturday morning, May 25 from 9:00 AM-noon. This non [...]
Winnebago Waterways Program Kicks-Off Clean Boats, Clean Waters Informational Nights
Open House Nights Look to Inform the Public about Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program In March, the Winnebago Waterways Program held its first two Clean Boats, Clean Waters informational Open Houses. These events were [...]