by Greg Schmitz | Oct 25, 2025 | Events
Friday, August 15, 2025 FCAL Fall Forum 4301 County W, Lake Lucerne Advancement Association Pavilion. 8:30 to 9:30 Arrive/Set Up Board Meeting 9:30 to 11:30 Forum 11:30 to 12:00 Clean Up Presenter will be the following: Heather Stricker-Orlovsky M.S. Conservation...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 21, 2025 | News
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...
by Brandon Quig | Feb 15, 2023 | Aquatic Invasive Species News, Events, Invasive Species
2023 FLOW AIS Poster Contest The FLOW AIS Program (Forest, Langlade, Marinette, & Oconto Waterways Aquatic Invasice Species Program) is seeking entries into their 2023 Invasive Species Poster Contest! Contest is open to students in grades 4-8 attending any school...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 5, 2026 | Lake news, News
Click on the link to read the full Wisconsin Lakes News Letter Lake Tides vol51-2_fall26web The newsletter for people interested in Wisconsin’s lakes Volume 51, Number 2 Fall 2026
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 5, 2026 | Conservation Corner, News
he Wisconsin bear hunting season is officially here! The bear season starts September 9th and will run through October 13th. For hunters in Forest County, this year’s season promises both opportunity and challenge, with regulations, quotas, and conditions shaping the...
by Greg Schmitz | Aug 29, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Wild rice, known as manoomin to Ojibwe people, is culturally and ecologically significant plant found in shallow, gently flowing waters of northern Wisconsin’s Great Lakes region. It thrives in mucky or organic lake bottoms with water depths between six inches and...
by Greg Schmitz | Aug 24, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Weevils are small beetles belonging to the family Curculiondae, one of the largest and most diverse groups in the insect world. With found across nearly every continent and more than 60,000 known species, they are habitat. Their distinctive appearance often featuring...
by Greg Schmitz | Aug 15, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Wisconsin’s waters are among its most defining natural features. With more than 15,000 lakes, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, and countless wetlands, the state’s identity and economy are deeply intertwined with clean water. Protecting those waters requires...
by Greg Schmitz | Aug 8, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), with its vibrant magenta blooms, is a plant that charms the eye but is really damaging the natural plant community. Originally introduced to North America in the 19th century for ornamental purposes, this invasive species has...