After staking out plots along the shores of Crystal Lake in Vilas County, Caroline Gruber and Madeline Hetland begin documenting what they see. They’re undergraduate research fellows at UW Trout Lake Station. Gruber is focused on the woods along the shore. Katie...
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters Landing Blitz focuses on keeping aquatic invasive species out of lakes
Wisconsin law requires boaters to take certain steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. This includes removing mud and any plants or animals attached to their boats or trailers, drain all water from boats, and to never move plants or live fish away...
Top 10 Largest Lakes in the U.S.
From tiny ponds to bodies of water the size of entire countries, the United States is home to hundreds of thousands of lakes. America’s lakes create natural habitats for countless fish, bird, and amphibian species and play a key role in everything from recreation to...
Garlic mustard aphids may help to slow down the invasive plant
Hopes are one non-native species may help slow down another. Garlic mustard is one of the earliest invasive plants to be found in the spring. It’s widespread throughout Wisconsin. Hopes are the garlic mustard aphid may help by munching on the plants. The aphid was...
Alcohol on board: smooth sailing or serious legal trouble?
State Bar of Wisconsin June 17, 2025 Know Your Legal Rights is a bi-monthly column distributed by the State Bar of Wisconsin. It is sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the...
DHS recommends people test for Powassan virus after death in Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported that as of June 2025, there are three reported cases of Powassan virus (POWV) disease in Wisconsin adults. All three individuals were hospitalized, and one died from the infection....
People encouraged to go “Lights Out” this weekend to help limit light pollution
There are a lot of insects, animals, and even plants that need darkness to thrive. Something as simple as a porch light left on all night can disrupt that. Oneida County Conservationist Michele Sadauskas says right now fireflies are good examples, especially after the...
Summer safety reminders
Enjoy Wisconsin waterways — practice hydro dam safety Injuries and even death occur each year at dams across the nation. Avoid accidents when fishing or boating by: Staying clear of restricted zones. Understanding dangers. Obeying all warning signs and devices. Dam...
FLOW AIS Annual Meeting Presentation Follow Up
Hello All, Here are the three presentations from the FLOW AIS annual meeting from the 12th at the Northwoods Inn In pickerel. Two are attached as a PDF, one is in link form below. I truly appreciate all of you for coming to the event. I hope you enjoyed the day and...
6 Best fly fishing spots in Wisconsin
Fly fishing is a popular technique—and pastime—for many anglers in the Badger State. Here are six of the best fly fishing spots in Wisconsin. According to DriftHook, Wisconsin’s trout streams have grown “from 2,677 and 9,500 miles in 1980 to now more than 2,989...