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
Proposed Lake Winnebago Regulation Strategy – public meeting on January 17th, 2019
Over the past few months, several discussions have taken place to draft a new Lake Winnebago regulation strategy that would be implemented during 2018-2019. The Army Corps of Engineers recently released the draft strategy [...]
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 [...]
DNR Seeks Recommendations to Update Wisconsin’s Invasive Species Rule
Do you have a plant or animal that you think should be considered invasive? Do you have suggestions for current species listed under the Wisconsin NR 40 Rule? The DNR wants to hear from [...]
Winnebago Waterway Steering Committee Meeting: December 14, 2018
The Winnebago Waterways Steering Committee meets monthly to move the lake management planning project forward for the Winnebago Lakes. Meetings are open to the public. Meeting details: Date: Friday, December 14th, 2018 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm [...]
No-Till? Yes, Please.
Freshly cut hay on the author's Wisconsin farm We are America’s dairy land. One of the first things to come to mind when people think of Wisconsin is a rolling pastoral landscape, [...]
Lake Management Planning Project – November 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 [...]
Upper Fox and Wolf TMDL – Public hearing scheduled for Dec. 12, 2018
WI DNR requests comments on a TMDL that will help improve water quality for public benefit, including recreation. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting comments on the Total Maximum Daily Loads [...]
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