Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land Conservation and Land Information Department. For more information contact Lucas O’Brien, Forest County Land Conservation Technician at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at ...
PFAS Northern Wisconsin known for its pristine lakes, lush forests, and vibrant communities, faces a growing environmental challenge: PFAS contamination. These are commonly known as “forever chemicals,” and scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,...
Building a dam leads to the creation of enormous artificial lakes known as reservoirs. They are used to store water later used to supply households and businesses, as well as for collecting water that generates hydroelectricity. Moreover, many of these bodies of water...
Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolate) is a highly invasive plant species that poses a significant threat to the ecosystems of northern Wisconsin. The plant was originally introduced to North America in the 1800’s as a culinary and medical herb, this plant has since...
“It’s been a very strange year.” Wild Instincts Wildlife Rehabilitation Director Mark Naniot says this year will likely be right up there with the record number of animal admissions. That’s not the strange part. “Not as many songbirds, like I said, a lot more...
Who doesn’t love a lake? They’re the perfect place to idle the day away swimming, boating, waterskiing, or fishing. But what exactly defines a lake? Scientists and government agencies differ on which bodies of water count as big enough to be considered a lake, and...
