by Greg Schmitz | Jun 18, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Recently, our department attended the 1st Annual FLOW AIS meeting hosted at the Northwoods Inn on June 12th. The FLOW AIS program works towards improving aquatic ecosystems through Aquatic Invasive Species prevention, education, public outreach, and waterbody...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 18, 2025 | News
At least eight miles of a Southwest-Wisconsin stream were polluted by a manure spill earlier this month. The spill killed hundreds of fish, including many wild brown trout. The affected waterways — Spring Valley Creek, Moore Creek and the Kickapoo River — have long...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 18, 2025 | News
The aurora borealis, aka Northern Lights, is usually visible in Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavian countries like Greenland. But there’s good news: The show in the sky is expected to be especially active this summer, and Wisconsin is one of a dozen US states where you...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 16, 2025 | News
Frequently asked questions about lakes are answered on this page. Water Levels and Drought Does drought make blue-green algae worse? Does the drought make Cladophora worse? Why are water levels on my lake lower? What causes water levels to go up and down? Are low...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 15, 2025 | News
Northeast Wisconsin The rapids crash and flow over rock ledges in this stretch of the Oconto River inside the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and you’ll find Bagley Rapids Campground in the heart of the action. The sites...
by Greg Schmitz | Jun 15, 2025 | News
Northwest Wisconsin St. Croix National Scenic Riverway You’ll want to bring a canoe on this trip – more than 100 free primitive campsites are strung out along the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers and are...
