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
Terrells Island Trails to Open on May 8, 2023
Information from the Butte des Morts Conservation Club - original post here: Butte des Morts Conservation Club Facebook Terrells Island Trails will be open to the public starting Monday, May 8th, 2023. [...]
Volunteers needed – Wetland Restoration Planting
We are looking for 10-15 volunteers to help plant 2,720 plant plugs for a wetland restoration on the west side of Lake Winnebago. Volunteers are needed May 5th, 6th, and possibly 7th at Kalbus [...]
What Have We Learned in 30 Years of Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol?
Webinar: Learn the History, Safety, and Efficacy of the Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Program As part of Wisconsin Water Week 2023, join the statewide Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Program Coordinator Jeanne Scherer to reflect on the [...]
Don’t Dump Aquariums: Other Options Available
Invasive Species Can Start From Well-Intentioned Aquarium Releases Warming temperatures mean we get out to our favorite lakes and rivers. We start to clean up our yards and start spring cleaning. But this is [...]
Free School at UW-Oshkosh on Earth Day 2023
8th Annual Free School at UWO - Oshkosh Campus Saturday, April 22, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sage Hall, rooms located on the 3rd floor - follow the signs! The public is invited to the UWO campus for a [...]
Species Spotlight: Swamp Milkweed
Our species spotlight this month explores a shoreline native plant that is great for water quality and pollinators – Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)! Even though it is cold outside and hard to think of [...]
Invitation to Join the Winnebago Waterways Coalition
2023-25 WI State Biennial Budget Request for Dedicated WI DNR Staff to Support Restoration of Wisconsin's Largest Inland Lake System In January 2022, the Winnebago Waterways Executive Committee submitted a [...]
Want to get on/in the water this summer? Become a Water Quality Monitoring Volunteer Today!
Hello Volunteers! We are still looking for volunteers for the sites circled in red on the map for the 2023 season! Do you enjoy being out on the water? Are you interested in [...]
2023 Environmental Leadership Awards Presented
The Community Environmental and Beautification Committee, Oshkosh Sustainability Board and Oshkosh Rotary Southwest recently presented their Environmental Leadership Awards at the City of Oshkosh's State of the City Address on March 13 [...]
Past Editions of the Winnebago Waterways Newsletter:
2023 Newsletters
2022 Newsletters
2021 Newsletters
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