by Greg Schmitz | Jul 31, 2026 | Conservation Corner
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is once again inviting residents to step into the role of community scientists by participating in its annual game bird survey, which runs from July 1st through August 31st. This long running citizen science initiative is...
by Greg Schmitz | Jul 24, 2026 | Conservation Corner
The Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) will be hosting their fall forum on Friday, August 14th, from 10am-12pm. The forum will be taking place at the Lake Lucerne Advancement Pavilion located at 4031 County Rd. W, Crandon. All are welcome to come join for a day...
by Greg Schmitz | Jul 18, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Wildfires are a natural but increasingly dangerous phenomenon, shaped by both ecological processes and human activity. They occur when uncontrolled fires ignite in wildland areas such as forests, grasslands, and shrublands, often due to lightning strikes, human...
by Greg Schmitz | Jul 12, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Algal blooms are rapid, often visible growths of algae in aquatic environments such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. There are two types of algae blooms that can occur. The first is harmful algal blooms (HABs) which are caused by toxin producing species like...
by Greg Schmitz | Jul 2, 2026 | Conservation Corner
The black locust, also known as false acacia, is a fast-growing tree native to the Appalachian and Ozark regions of the United States. In Wisconsin, however, it Is considered an invasive species that threatens native ecosystems. While valued historically for its...
by Greg Schmitz | Jul 1, 2026 | News
The Boundary Waters is canoe country. It is the largest Wilderness east of the Rockies and north of the Everglades. Along with the Superior National Forest, it contains 20% of all the freshwater in the entire National Forest System. Proposed sulfide-ore copper mining...
