Conservation groups say Wisconsin will lose out on opportunities to set aside public lands as the state’s land purchase program is likely to expire in June. The Wisconsin Senate failed to take up bills last week on the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, the state’s...
Many of us understand this connection and have used the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to protect lands within our watersheds. This year, our legislature failed to act to preserve this vital legacy. Even now, though, there still might be hope. Our friends at...
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn about and provide...
Once again, we are going to have our Annual Native Plant Sale! Native plants are a great way to attract birds, butterflies, and bees to your property. They can also help to stop erosion and sediment loss on shorelines. Consider planting native plants this summer...
Late ice fishing season can be both exciting and frustrating. On one hand, the days are longer, the sun in warmer, and the ice often feels safer to travel on than in the unpredictable early season. On the other hand, many anglers notice a trend that the fish don’t...
On Thursday, February 12, Senate Bill 1024 was introduced. This bill requires wake sports to maintain a distance of 500 feet from shore, operate in water at least 20 feet deep, and it preserves local control. Wisconsin Lakes continues to advocate for the four main...
URGENT ACTION ALERT A pro-wakesport bill introduced! AB1033 was introduced into the legislature today!This pro-wakesport supported bill fails to protect Wisconsin's lakes, their shorelines, and the safety of other lake users. Here's what you need to know and what you...
This story comes from the Wisconsin News Collaborative, a partnership of Wisconsin public media newsrooms, including WUWM, Wisconsin Public Radio, and WXPR. Wisconsin and tribes would have less power to protect waterways under the Clean Water Act if the Environmental...
After two mild winters, drivers are being reminded ice and snow can make for some messy roads. Salt and brine have shown to be effective tools to help keep roads clear and safer to drive in the winter, but it comes with a cost. One study out of Minnesota found that...