by Greg Schmitz | Oct 9, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Forest products week, established in 1960 by congressional proclamation and signed by President John F. Kennedy, recognizes the importance of forest resources to the nation’s history, economy, and daily life. In Wisconsin, forests cover nearly half the state, and the...
by Greg Schmitz | Oct 2, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Northern Wisconsin offers a landscape abundant in forests, rivers, and wetlands—ideal habitats for a variety of fur-bearing species, including beavers, minks, muskrat, foxes, and fishers. The state’s trapping history is tied closely to both subsistence and commerce....
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 29, 2026 | News
Monitoring will become increasingly important due to air quality events caused by wildfires. Gail Good, Director of the Air Management Program for the Wisconsin DNR, talked with the Natural Resources Board about concerns caused by wildfire smoke. A July event caused...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 29, 2026 | News
The cooler temperatures and changing leaves of fall draw many Wisconsinites outside. But experts warn autumn also brings a surge in tick activity and the risk of Lyme disease. Deer ticks, also called blacklegged ticks, are active from early spring to late fall. After...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 26, 2026 | News
On September 17, 2026 the Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) and the Forest County Land and Water Department continued its mission to promote education of inland waterbodies, environs, and fisherees by providing an educational field trip for environmental...
by Greg Schmitz | Sep 25, 2026 | Conservation Corner
The Forest County Association of Lakes invites the public to join them on Saturday, October 10th, from 10am-noon at the Argonne Town Hall (8842 Black Bear Ave, Argonne WI 54511) for the Forest County Wake Boat Forum. All Forest County residents and riparian owners are...
