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
Hunting Reminder: Phragmites Use
With the 2025 migratory season underway in Wisconsin, waterfowl hunters have the perfect opportunity to achieve one of the most important habitat conservation efforts possible while out in the field - to prevent the [...]
Round Goby Discovery in Winnebago Update; Assessment Ramps Up
Fish Caught Off of Bowen St. Fishing Pier in Oshkosh Updated 11/12/25: DNR will not be pursuing any sort of control or removal efforts towards eradication at this time. It is their position that [...]
Stony Brook Restoration – Ongoing Success Story in the Watershed
Calumet County's Only Cold Water Stream Being Restored Stony Brook is a clear, hard water stream located in Calumet County and lies within the upper reaches of the Manitowoc River watershed before flowing out [...]
Seven Counties, One Goal: Healthier Waters for Northeast Wisconsin
Earlier this month, Fox-Wolf in partnership with GEI Consultants, brought together conservation professionals from across the region for streambank erosion training. With seven counties represented, the day reflected a growing sense of shared purpose [...]
Is Lake Winnebago Flooding? Or Is It Low?
Here’s Why the Water Looks Different This Time of Year Have you looked out at Lake Winnebago lately and thought, “Why is the water so high?” Or maybe in your neighborhood, it looks way [...]
Why Plants = A Healthier, Happier Lake Winnebago
If you fish it, boat it, live near it, or just plain love it—Lake Winnebago is part of your life. It’s a source of joy, pride, and countless summer memories. And believe it or [...]
What Drives Lake Winnebago’s Water Levels—and How to Read the Graph Everyone Talks About
If you’ve ever looked out from your dock or favorite shoreline spot and thought, “Did the water drop?”—you’re not alone. Lake Winnebago’s water levels are constantly shifting throughout the year, and the reasons behind [...]
Lake Winnebago Ice Out: The Last Ice Is Gone—Here’s What It Means
The last ice on Lake Winnebago has vanished—and just like that, spring has its first real foothold. Around here, ice out means it’s time to start thinking ahead: boaters start dreaming, anglers start planning, [...]
Lake Winnebago: Keeping Everyone Afloat
Have you ever spent a sunny day fishing near Garlic Island in Menasha, cruised past Menominee Park in Oshkosh, or watched the sunset from Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac? Well, you've experienced the [...]
Past Editions of the Winnebago Waterways Newsletter:
2023 Newsletters
2022 Newsletters
2021 Newsletters
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