by Greg Schmitz | May 24, 2026 | News
Extremely high migration is expected over Wisconsin Thursday, May 14. People are encouraged to turn off non-essential outdoor lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight, and ideally, throughout the bird migration season ending in mid-June. Eighty percent of migrating birds...
by Greg Schmitz | May 24, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Northern Wisconsin is a paradise for anglers seeking thrill of trout fishing. With its cold, clear streams, forested riverbanks, and abundance of wild and stocked trout, the region offers both seasoned fly fishers and casual anglers a chance to connect with nature in...
by Greg Schmitz | May 12, 2026 | News
Hello everyone! We invite you to join us for a celebration of local conservation! Please save the date for June 5th 2026 for the first annual Conservation Celebration with the Roots & Rivers Collaborative! As you know, we have been working behind the scenes to...
by Greg Schmitz | May 8, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Wisconsin’s forests, wetlands, and recreational trails are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, and also for ticks. These small arachnids are more than just a nuisance, they can transmit serious illness such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. Understanding...
by Greg Schmitz | May 7, 2026 | News
Lake Stewardship & CLMN Honorees, photo by Doug Moore Photography Thank you to the many members who joined us at last week’s Lakes & Rivers Convention in Stevens Point. We were able to touch base with many of you! If your schedules didn’t allow you to attend...
by Greg Schmitz | May 7, 2026 | Wake Boats
A new lawsuit filed by a watersports group argues an ordinance passed by a Wisconsin village is an illegal and unconstitutional ban on wake surfing and wake boats. Elkhart Watersports Alliance, Inc. filed the lawsuit against the village of Elkhart Lake in Sheboygan...
