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
Species Spotlight: Mudpuppy
This month’s species spotlight highlights Wisconsin’s largest and only fully aquatic salamander: the mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus)! This brown or grayish salamander typically has dark spots and deep red, feathery gills. These salamanders have a [...]
GIS Analyst
GIS Analyst - Full-Time In support of Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance (Fox-Wolf)’s mission, the GIS Analyst is responsible for providing technical support to further the awareness of Fox-Wolf’s work to advance water quality. Duties include [...]
Volunteers Play ‘Cleanup Bingo’ at ’23 Walleye Weekend
The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance set up an educational booth at the 2023 Walleye Weekend festival in Fond du Lac. On Saturday, June 10th, Fox-Wolf's Trash Free Waters and Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention programs were [...]
Learning Opportunity: Nature Teaching Strategies for All Ages
Find out more here. Wild Ones Fox Valley chapter has a new 4-day retreat in beautiful Northwoods Wisconsin to learn "Nature Teaching Strategies for All Ages." This course is to help you become a [...]
Species Spotlight: Lake Flies!
It’s May in the Winnebago area, which means everyone’s favorite mother’s day tradition is back: Lake Flies (Chironomids)! These non-biting midges typically hatch around Mother’s Day in late May, though this time frame can [...]
Meet Your 2023 Aquatic Invasive Species Education Team!
Education Team Welcomes You to the Boat Launches Every summer, the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and partner organizations across the state welcome new hires to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. These new [...]
WI Native Plant Certification Scholarship for College Students
Wild Ones Fox Valley Area chapter has a new scholarship for college students to take courses as part of the Wisconsin Native Plant Certification program! Apply by June 2nd 2023! If you are enrolled in any college [...]
What’s That Plant? Know What’s In Your Water Garden
Ensuring Your Water Garden Doesn't Harbor Invasive Plants As you're choosing your plants for your water gardens and backyards this spring, be sure you aren't accidentally growing an invasive plant that could do harm [...]
Ice-Out officially called for Lake Winnebago – April 6, 2023
Ice out on Lake Winnebago was officially called by the Army Corps of Engineers on April 6, 2023 as determined by MODIS satellite imagery. Ice out (aka ice off) is when ALL ice is [...]
Past Editions of the Winnebago Waterways Newsletter:
2023 Newsletters
2022 Newsletters
2021 Newsletters
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