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
Lake Winnebago Ice Out: The Last Ice Is Gone—Here’s What It Means
Update — April 2026Ice out on Lake Winnebago was officially called on April 5, 2026, confirmed via satellite imagery by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The announcement was delayed a few days while waiting [...]
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 [...]
Why Does Lake Winnebago’s Water Level Change in Winter?
If you’ve spent any time boating, ice fishing, or relaxing along the shoreline around Lake Winnebago, you've probably noticed how much water levels can change with the seasons. You might wonder—why exactly are water [...]
Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin: A Powerhouse Waterway with a Changing Past
For anyone who spends time on Lake Winnebago, it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most important outdoor spaces in our region. The iconic Wisconsin lake—and the Upper Pool lakes flowing into [...]
WWLAT MEETING: Feb. 19, 2025
The Winnebago Water Level Assessment Team provides a collaborative opportunity for stakeholder representatives and experts to develop realistic and achievable water level recommendations and related goals that reasonably balance the top priorities of multiple [...]
Earn Your Native Plant Certification with Wild Ones!
Take your passion for native plants to the next level with the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area 50-hour Native Plant Certification! This unique program offers a comprehensive education in Wisconsin’s native flora, perfect for [...]
Protecting Our Waters: Fox-Wolf’s Chloride Monitoring Program
Help Protect Our Waters: Fox-Wolf’s Chloride Monitoring Program Did you know that just one teaspoon of salt can permanently pollute five gallons of freshwater? Unlike other pollutants, chloride from road salt doesn’t break down—it [...]
Join Fox-Wolf and Help Monitor for Chlorides(Salt)
Join the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, partners, and volunteers this winter to monitor for chlorides in streams throughout the Fox-Wolf River Basin! Road salt (sodium chloride) is everywhere during winter months. It keeps us safe on [...]
Water Hyacinth No More! Invasive Species Removal Success
Multi-Year Partnership Results in Water Hyacinth No Longer Seen on Lake Winneconne A team from the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently monitored Lake Winneconne for the invasive species [...]
Past Editions of the Winnebago Waterways Newsletter:
2023 Newsletters
2022 Newsletters
2021 Newsletters
Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance recovery initiative.
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