Conservation Corner

Recently, our department attended the 1st Annual FLOW AIS meeting hosted at the Northwoods Inn on June 12th. The FLOW AIS program works towards improving aquatic ecosystems through Aquatic Invasive Species prevention, education, public outreach, and waterbody...

This week I would like to introduce our newest addition to the Forest County Land Conservation/Land Information Department. His name is Lucas O’Brien. Lucas will serve as the Land Conservation technician. He is from Belle Plaine, Minnesota and graduated from Belle...

Summer is in full swing now and many people have their boats in the water. Whether you spend your time this summer fishing, skiing, or cruising on our area lakes, it is important to be aware of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the lake you are on. You may notice...

Northern Wisconsin is known for its natural resources. Many outdoorsman, fisherman and nature lovers live or visit here each year. It is also home to some of the finest coldwater trout fisheries in the Midwest. Among its most treasured natural resources are its Class...

Among the first animals to make an appearance in spring time are the region's native turtles, slowly emerging from winter dormancy to bask in the warming sun and begin their seasonal routines. In Northern Wisconsin, turtles hibernate through the cold months by...

Spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) are among Wisconsin's earliest and most vocal signs of spring. These tiny frogs, often no larger than a paperclip, are known for their high-pitched "peep" calls that echo through wetlands and woodlands from mid-April through early...

The Forest County Land Conservation/Land Information Department is excited to announce that we purchased a new Global Positioning System (GPS). This is a step forward in modernizing our land records in the county. Myself and the County Surveyor, Jamie Anderson, will...

The Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition (WRISC) is partnering with the Forest County Land Conservation/Land Information Department to host the 3rd Annual Invasive Species Trade-Up Days in May. For Forest County, drop off will be at the Forest County Courthouse May...

Thanks to all that supported the Forest County Land Conservation Departments annual native plant sale! With the proceeds, we are able to offer one scholarship for the Middle School Youth Conservation Camp this summer. The Middle School Camp will be hosted at Upham...

April 22nd is Earth Day! Every year millions of people around the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day, a day dedicated to honoring and protecting the planet. Growing up, I remember various events we would do in school, like plantings trees or learning about the...

Now that spring is hopefully on its way, many lake property owners in the county may start to see damage along their shorelines from ice shove. Ice shove or ice push occurs when the temperature increases as spring approaches, causing the ice to melt and start to break...

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) is a unique, volunteer-based organization that works to advise and support the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in managing the state's natural resources. The WCC consists of citizens who represent different...