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
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 [...]
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 [...]
Adopt-a-Launch Program Kicks-Off at Fox-Wolf!
New Local Program Designed to Help Maintain Boat Launches, Identify Aquatic Invasive Species A new program is being rolled out this summer aimed to improve and protect the lakes and rivers in the Fox-Wolf [...]
Fox-Wolf Expands AIS Program to include Brown and Outagamie
AIS Program Now Covers Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Brown Counties During this time of uncertainty, we are pleased to bring you some exciting news regarding our Winnebago Waterways Aquatic Invasive Species [...]
Winnebago Waterway Steering Team Meeting: April 17, 2020
The Winnebago Waterways Steering Team meets monthly to move the lake management planning project forward for the Winnebago Lakes. Meetings are open to the public. Meeting details: Date: Friday, April 17th, 2020 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm [...]
Evaluating the effectiveness of breakwall restoration projects in the Winnebago Lakes
The water quality (e.g., total phosphorus, water clarity) and biological conditions (e.g. algal community, aquatic plants, fishes) within the breakwall at Terrell's Island are currently degraded. Data collected by Ted Johnson [...]
Terrells Island and Samers Bay – Habitat Restoration
Terrells Island and Samers Bay Project Overview Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance (Fox-Wolf), Butte des Morts Conservation Club (BDMCC), Winnebago County (WC), and the Wisconsin Department of Natural [...]
Past Editions of the Winnebago Waterways Newsletter:
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Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance recovery initiative.
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