Spring has finally sprung! Not only are crocuses, day lilies and daffodils starting to show up in our gardens, but many trees are also budding. It is a wonderful sight, giving us hope for longer and warmer days to come. Did you ever stop and think what causes trees to...
Conservation Corner
Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land & Water Conservation Department.
For more information contact Kayla Littleton, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at
Keep Aquatic Invasive Species out of the lakes
As the last of the ice is finally gone, many people look forward to getting their boats back in the water. This also means groups will once again head to boat launches in an effort to keep Aquatic Invasive Species [AIS] out of the lakes. AIS can be determinantal to...
‘Keep Wildlife Wild’ Week 2024
In Wisconsin, April 4-10 is ‘Keep Wildlife Wild’ Week. Our year-round activities bring us outside to enjoy the natural environment and view our wildlife resources. Wild animals are valued by many, and it’s important to observe them at a respectful distance to keep...
Climate Change
Last week, we marked the spring equinox on March 20, the first day of spring. I’m sure many of us are thinking about the change of seasons and the hope of warmer days to come. The warmer temperatures can also bring up the idea of climate change. There are many...
Shoreland Lighting: A Special Concern
As Spring approaches and our lakes open up, one of the issues that came to my attention is Shoreland Lighting. During the daytime Shorelands are heavily used for recreation. Artificial lighting allows us to engage in nighttime activities that would be...
Youth Education Committee Hosts Virtual 64th Annual Conservation Awareness Poster and Speaking Contests
The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) hostedits 68th Annual Conservation Conference virtually on March 2-5, 2021. The youth speeches arealways the highlight of the conference and usually kick-off the WI Land+Water conference. Thisyear,...
Wisconsin Water Week
Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at . As...
Cost Share Program
The recent warmer weather has reminded our office that it’s time to start thinking about Shoreland Restoration. Property Owners, are you aware of the Forest County Cost-Share Program? This is a program administered by the Forest County Land and Water Conservation...
Your Lake in Winter
Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at . The...
Wisconsin Wetlands
Did you know that there are six different kinds of wetlands in Wisconsin? Wetlands can be classified as: Marshes Marshes have water depths between six inches and six feet. Some have standing water year-round, others for only part of the year. Sedge meadows...
Top 10 hunting violations during firearm deer season
As we gear up for the 2020 firearm deer season, DNR officials are expecting that this year’s higher hunting license sales will mean more new and experienced hunters in the woods. Here’s a list of the 10 most common hunting violations that conservation officers...
Pruning Techniques
Did you know the best time of year to trim and prune trees and is late fall into winter? This is because you can easily see the structure of the tree and the wounds will close better the next growing season. Also, sap and resin flow will be minimal in the dormant...