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
Winnebago Waterways helps reduce polluted runoff by bringing innovative system to Calumet County
The Winnebago Waterways Program at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance (Fox-Wolf) announced today that it received $510,325 from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce polluted runoff from [...]
Species Spotlight: Dragonfly Larvae
While there are many dragonfly species that call Wisconsin home, this month’s species spotlight focuses on the early life stage of dragonflies: dragonfly larvae! Also known as a nymph, these “baby” dragonflies hatch from [...]
What causes foam on the water?
If you have seen what looks like foam or bubbles in the water, you may wonder if it is natural or caused by pollution. Most of the foam that we see on the [...]
WWLAT MEETING: Sept. 29, 2022
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 [...]
25 Exotic Animals Surrendered at Fond du Lac Pet Surrender Event
Massive Koi fish, snakes, & chinchillas Highlight Pets Received at Event 25 animals were turned in at an exotic pet surrender event in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on Saturday. Included in the surrenders were lizards, fish, parakeets, and a [...]
Army Corps: Oct 4, 2022
Army Corps website: https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Water-Management/Lake-Winnebago/ To join the WWLAT, contact: Korin Doering Winnebago Waterways Director Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance 920-851-0948 korin@fwwa.org Interested in joining other stakeholders in ongoing [...]
New Invasive Species: Brittle Naiad found in Lake Butte des Morts
First Finding in Winnebago Waterways System In August a newly verified population of Brittle Naiad (Najas minor) was found in Lake Butte des Morts by Fox Wolf Watershed staff. This is the first finding [...]
Ag Runoff Treatment Systems: A New(er) Practice in the Conservation Toolbox
There are a variety of conservation best management practices in use across our basin. Some of these practices fall into the category of soil health practices such as cover crops, no-till, and low-disturbance manure [...]
Aquatic Vegetation Surveys – 2022
As part of the Breakwall Evaluation Study, staff from the Winnebago Waterways Program at Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance completed aquatic plant surveys at Scott's Bay, Samer's Bay, and Terrell's Island in August [...]
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