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Winnebago Waterways Blog
RESCHEDULED: CBCW Open House Informational Night on March 13th, 2019 in Winneconne!
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters Open House originally scheduled for February 7th has been rescheduled. The Open House will now be on March 13th at the Winneconne Town Hall at 7 pm! Informational Clean [...]
WDNR 2018 Lake Winnebago Trawling Report Now Available
From the Wisconsin DNR: The Lake Winnebago bottom trawling assessment continues to be one of the most critical fisheries assessments conducted on the Winnebago System and the 2018 report is complete. As DNR staff and [...]
AIS Program Connects with People at January Events
AIS Outreach Connects with People In New Places Trout Unlimited Cabin Fever Days On January 19th, the Fox Valley Trout Unlimited hosted their annual Cabin Fever Day. The event is designed for people who [...]
AIS Spotlight – Curly Leaf Pondweed: The Aquatic Lasagna Plant?
Every month, we will put a spotlight on an aquatic invasive species in a re-occurring monthly article. Check it out! Curly-leaf Pondweed - Lasagna Noodles on a Plant? Curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) is native [...]
Winnebago System Sturgeon Management Meetings
Are you planning on sturgeon spearing this year? Do you have any questions or concerns about the sturgeon management program? The WDNR is hosting some great opportunities to ask questions or voice your concerns. From [...]
Lake Management Planning Project – December 2018 update
The goal of the Lake Management Planning project is to develop a regional framework for cooperation to restore and protect the health of the Winnebago Lakes. This includes facilitating communication among stakeholders [...]
AIS Spotlight – Common Reed/Phragmites
Common Reed/Phragmites (Phragmites australis ssp. australis) Common reed (Phragmites australis subsp. australis), or more commonly known as Phragmites, is a subspecies of Phragmites australis that is native to Europe and Asia. Common reed is [...]
More Bait Shops around the Winnebago System Join Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species
Three more local bait shops join the Bait Shop Initiative Bait shop owners in the Winnebago Waterways System area are taking steps to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin lakes. [...]
Emergent Plant Mapping for Winnebago County
Aerial view of emergent plant beds. Photo: WDNR Acquiring information is one of the most important and necessary components of developing an accurate and comprehensive lake management plan. Winnebago County and the WDNR [...]
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