by Greg Schmitz | Jan 30, 2026 | News
akes in the region face a lot of threats. Public access, shoreline development, enhanced wakes, and aquatic invasive species are all key risk factors identified by the Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department. Special Projects Coordinator JoAnne Lund says,...
by Greg Schmitz | Jan 24, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Winter can be a season of beauty, but for trees, it can also be a time of hidden stress. One of the most dramatic, and sometimes startling winter occurrences is frost cracks. This is a sudden split in a tree’s trunk that can make loud noises. While the term “exploding...
by Greg Schmitz | Jan 22, 2026 | News, Wake Boats
This is a continuation of a series of emails and blogs explaining why Wisconsin Lakes supports the Coalition’s position on reasonable regulation of enhanced wake recreation: 700 feet from shore (HERE), 30 feet of depth, maintaining local control (HERE), and preventing...
by Greg Schmitz | Jan 21, 2026 | News
On January 20, 2026, the Mole Lake Sokaogon Chippewa awarded a $1000 grant to the Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) to use toward supporting its mission of promoting education of and protection of Forest County waters and environs. FCAL supports its mission...
by Greg Schmitz | Jan 20, 2026 | News
In this issue… Winter Salt Week | Bald Eagles | Phenology Fun Fact | Program Updates | Upcoming Events Winter Salt Week Addresses A Forever Pollutant Photo by Amy Kowalski After Road Salt Melts Snow, It Degrades Freshwater Winter Salt Week – January 26-30,...
by Greg Schmitz | Jan 15, 2026 | Conservation Corner
When winter arrives, the world above ground slows down. Trees stand bare, fields lie dormant, and snow blankets the landscape. But beneath that frozen surface, the soil is far from lifeless. In fact, winter sets in motion a series of physical, chemical, and biological...
