by Steve Kircher | Jun 17, 2024 | Conservation Corner
The Spongy Moths are here! I’ve had several reports from residents around the County. From the reports and inspections I’ve done, I’ve concluded that they like apple trees. Spongy moths, formerly known as Gypsy moths, are an invasive species that pose a significant...
by Steve Kircher | Jun 10, 2024 | Conservation Corner
Last Friday and early this week, we had a couple new additions to our deer herd at the Forest County Deep Park. It made me think that it’s that time of year … when you can almost stumble over a well-hidden fawn. White-tailed deer fawns are usually born...
by Steve Kircher | Jun 3, 2024 | Conservation Corner
I recently read an article in the Trout Unlimited magazine that talked about the alarming decline in insect populations. Among the various factors contributing to this decline, the use of neonicotinoid pesticides has emerged as a major concern. Neonicotinoids, often...
by Steve Kircher | May 27, 2024 | Conservation Corner
NATIVE PLANT PICK-UP WILL BE FRIDAY 8-4 IN THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE (by the tank). I had to jump the gun last weekend and mow my lawn for all the family that was coming for Memorial Day. Many people have committed to not mowing their yards in May, allowing flowering...
by Steve Kircher | May 20, 2024 | Conservation Corner, Invasive Species
Cicadas are a fascinating group of insects known for their distinctive life cycles, particularly the periodical cicadas that emerge in synchronized, large-scale events every 13 or 17 years. In Northern Wisconsin, the 17-year cicada, known as Magicicada septendecim,...
by Katherine Babcock | May 16, 2024 | News
Become a Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) Inspector or renew your CBCW credentials by attending a local in-person training session or by completing an on-line course. In-person Training: https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/programs/cbcw/workshops/schedule.aspx...
