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 | Aug 29, 2026 | Conservation Corner, News
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, News
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...
by Greg Schmitz | Jul 31, 2026 | Conservation Corner
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is once again inviting residents to step into the role of community scientists by participating in its annual game bird survey, which runs from July 1st through August 31st. This long running citizen science initiative is...
by Greg Schmitz | Jul 24, 2026 | Conservation Corner
The Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) will be hosting their fall forum on Friday, August 14th, from 10am-12pm. The forum will be taking place at the Lake Lucerne Advancement Pavilion located at 4031 County Rd. W, Crandon. All are welcome to come join for a day...
