The Winnebago Waterways Program distributes a monthly e-newsletter with updates about projects from our staff as well as other regional partners doing amazing work to improve and protect the Winnebago System. Past editions and articles are available on the menu to the right. Articles are posted below.
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Winnebago Waterways Blog
New Invasive Species: Brittle Naiad found in Lake Butte des Morts
First Finding in Winnebago Waterways System In August a newly verified population of Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) was found in Lake Butte des Morts by Fox Wolf Watershed staff. This is the first finding [...]
Ag Runoff Treatment Systems: A New(er) Practice in the Conservation Toolbox
There are a variety of conservation best management practices in use across our basin. Some of these practices fall into the category of soil health practices such as cover crops, no-till, and low-disturbance manure [...]
Aquatic Vegetation Surveys – 2022
As part of the Breakwall Evaluation Study, staff from the Winnebago Waterways Program at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance completed aquatic plant surveys at Scott's Bay, Samer's Bay, and Terrell's Island in August [...]
Winnebago Waterways Selected for Donation – Mercury Marine
The Winnebago Waterways Program at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance recently received a $5,000 donation from the charitable branch of Mercury Marine's parent company, the Brunswick Corporation. This is thanks to Scott Louks, the Sustainability Manager [...]
Species Spotlight: American Lotus
If you’ve spent time on slow or no flowing water in Wisconsin, you may have seen huge, round, green floating leaves as big as dinner plates, sometimes rising right out of the water! These [...]
Kalbus Country Harbor Restoration
Project Overview Kalbus Country Harbor is an RV-park and campground located along the western shoreline of Lake Winnebago on Lake Road in [...]
Funding Spotlight: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Established in 2010, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) accelerates efforts to protect and restore the largest system of fresh surface water in the world – the Great Lakes. Since it's inception, the multi-agency [...]
Lessons from a Food Plot
Written by Justin Loehrke, Basin Ag Coordinator at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance; justin@fwwa.org Countless farmers, landowners, and hunters today work hard to support the local wildlife. Millions of dollars are spent every year on habitat [...]
Advice from a Local Farmer – Cover Crops
Written by Eric Lind, local farmer Eric Lind is a cash grain farmer in Tustin, WI. He practices 100% no-till and cover crops. He offers some advice for other farmers who are considering trying [...]
Past Editions of the Winnebago Waterways Newsletter:
2023 Newsletters
2022 Newsletters
2021 Newsletters
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