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...
Every winter, something remarkable happens in the deer world: male bucks drop their antlers. To the casual observer, this might seem strange that an animal would give up such an impressive and seemingly useful weapon. Yet, antler shedding is not a sign of weakness;...
olumbia, Mo. — The pick-up trucks pulled into the parking lot every 10 minutes or so. One after another, drivers rolled down their windows and staff greeted them like restaurant workers taking drive-thru orders. But these weren’t customers at any of the fast-food...
akes in the region face a lot of threats. Public access, shoreline development, enhanced wakes, and aquatic invasive species are all key risk factors identified by the Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department. Special Projects Coordinator JoAnne Lund says,...
On January 20, 2026, the Mole Lake Sokaogon Chippewa awarded a $1000 grant to the Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) to use toward supporting its mission of promoting education of and protection of Forest County waters and environs. FCAL supports its mission...