Boaters in Wisconsin have long had to cut back on speed near docks, rafts, piers and restricted areas. Did you also know that the slow, no-wake rule also applies to the full lake shoreline on all lakes in the state? The law prohibits boaters from operating their boats...
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
How a Tree Grows
In my yard I have a massive old maple tree. There’s a hole in this tree that gets bigger every year. My wife and I are waiting for the tree to fall and looks like it will land in a place that won’t damage too much. Visitors to our place always ask how it’s still...
Woodland Pollinators
Did you know Pollinators are responsible for helping aid in over 80% of the world’s flowering plants reproduce, along with wind and water? Without pollinators, animals and humans would not have much food at all, or beautiful flowers to enjoy. Pollinators are...
Apps To Help Us In Our Woods
From Wisconsin Woodland Owners Group: Living in a technology world gives us some great tools and resources at the touch of a button or the touch of a screen. Apps on our smart phone or tablet can make our lives a bit easier and organized. Here are some apps to help...
Spring has arrived in Northern Wisconsin
Spring has arrived in Northern Wisconsin, and pretty soon the leaves will be emerging, greening up the Northwoods! There are many tools to help us become experts at identifying trees. I’ll share some of my favorite tools and resources. If you’re new to tree...
Coronavirus
This week, I read a Blog from Bill Gates and his thoughts about the Coronavirus. I’ll try to summarize what he says in dealing with the ‘first modern pandemic'. Gates begins by stating that the coronavirus pandemic pits all of humanity against the virus. This is...
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
This week I’d like to present a couple funding programs that are available to Forest County Landowners. The first program is the Environmental Quality Incentives Program or (EQIP). The tentative application deadline for the next round of funding for this program...
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Lately in Wisconsin media there has been a lot of talk about PFAS. I did some research and would like to share my findings. What are PFAS and Why are They a Problem?PFAS is a catch-all term for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which is a group of more than 5,000...
Task Force on Water Quality seeks to increase county conservation department funding
In a Press Release from Wednesday, January 8th, the Legislative Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality seeks to increase county conservation department funding by nearly three million dollars. “We heard overwhelmingly at the Task Force hearings throughout the past...
Forest County Land Conservation Survey
Forest County Farmers and Landowners, you may have received a survey in the mail from our office at the end of 2019. Land Conservation Technician, Cassidy Neilitz, put the survey together and has been receiving your responses. This week, she put together a Flow...
Trail Conditions Deteriorating
The Trails are open! On Friday morning, Wirtzie, one of the 100-mile Snow Safari trail groomers, reports that trails are beautiful (for now). Langlade County trails are closing and we can probably expect the same after the rains in Forest County on Saturday. Roger...
Farmers are you aware of the cost share program?
Forest County Land Conservation Department has been working on ways to provide farmers and agriculture producers with basic information regarding state regulation which may affect their operations. A cost-share program is a method for sharing installation costs for...