MINNESOTA DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2015 Five bighead carp were captured in the St. Croix River in the past week, just south of Stillwater near the Xcel Energy Allen S. King power plant, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources....
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Open Florence/Forest County Frog and Toad Survey Routes
An email message from Wisconsin DNR Conservation Biologist Andrew Badje: Dear WDNR Biologists (Florence/Forest Counties), I’m the Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey Coordinator and am in the process of beginning to fill the vacant frog and toad routes across the state...
Invasive algae found for the first time in a Wisconsin lake
Please click the link below to read the article on Starry Stonewort: http://www.jsonline.com/news/invasive-algae-found-for-the-first-time-in-a-wisconsin-lake-b99397718z1-283977751.html
2014 Fall Forum
On September 13th our annual Fall Forum was held at the Lake Lucerne Clubhouse. There were a number of guest speakers including Jim Kreitlow, DNR: Mike Pruell, Mole Lake Sakagon Fish Biologist, Emily Anderson, Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition and John Pruess,...
A reminder to watch what plants you are purchasing from garden centers and plant nurseries
A recent article shared by John A. Preuss, Lumberjack Aquatic Invasives Coordinator for Lincoln, Langlade and Forest Counties: Yard MD blog: Warning! Garden centers are selling invasive shrub Avoid purchasing and planting Scotch Broom May 5, 2014 | Rob Zimmer...
Suggested reading from John A. Preuss – Lumberjack Aquatic Invasives Coordinator
The following article "Study: Mussels improve lake property values Invasive species improves water clarity" was recently shared by John A. Preuss, Lumberjack Aquatic Invasives Coordinator.
2013 Essay Contest
Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) Has a Very Successful 2013 Essay Contest The Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) again had the fifth and sixth graders at Crandon, Laona and Wabeno participate in their 2013 essay contest. Crandon had 74 students...
Awards
FCAL RECOGNITION'S AND AWARDS The Lake Metonga Association and the Forest County Association of Lakes Sponsor a Lake Outing Lake Metonga Association and Forest County Association of Lakes Members Harry Resch and Les Schramm received recognition from Andy Space, the...
A deadly parasite moving north
USA Today news article published December 4, 2013
Please be on the lookout for invasive Phragmites patches while outside this Fall and Winter.
Phragmites is a tall grass that can grow as tall as 15 feet. It grows extremely dense and shades out other species. It is the same grass that blankets the shoreline of Lake Michigan in the Green Bay area. A grant was awarded for the treatment of Phragmites sites in...