by Greg Schmitz | Sep 5, 2026 | Lake news, News
Click on the link to read the full Wisconsin Lakes News Letter https://www.uwsp.edu/extension-lakes/2026/09/01/water-connects-us-all/ The newsletter for people interested in Wisconsin’s lakes Volume 51, Number 2 Fall 2026
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 5, 2026 | Conservation Corner, News
he Wisconsin bear hunting season is officially here! The bear season starts September 9th and will run through October 13th. For hunters in Forest County, this year’s season promises both opportunity and challenge, with regulations, quotas, and conditions shaping the...
by Greg Schmitz | Aug 29, 2026 | Conservation Corner
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
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...
