by Greg Schmitz | Apr 10, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Now that spring is hopefully on its way, many lake property owners in the county may start to see damage along their shorelines from ice shove. Ice shove or ice push occurs when the temperature increases as spring approaches, causing the ice to melt and start to break...
by Greg Schmitz | Apr 3, 2025 | Conservation Corner
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) is a unique, volunteer-based organization that works to advise and support the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in managing the state’s natural resources. The WCC consists of citizens who represent...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 27, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Each year when warm temperatures start to bring signs of spring, it is also a time of year to pay attention to how the snow melt and increases in rain can affect our land and water. Spring runoff and rain events are significant topics for conservation in Wisconsin due...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 20, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Just wanted to get a reminder out about our annual plant sale! Order forms are due Friday, April 4th 2025. Native plants are a great way to attract bird, butterflies, and bees to your property. They can also help to stop erosion and sediment loss on shorelines....
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 13, 2025 | Conservation Corner
As spring approaches many of us will get out to start our Maple Syrup operations. Wisconsin is ranked fourth in the nation for Maple Syrup production, trailing Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts. Our state produced 458,000 gallons in 2024, up 1,000 gallons from...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 6, 2025 | Conservation Corner
Each summer the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association hosts two conservation camps for Wisconsin students. There is a middle school camp and a high school camp. The middle school camp is held at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells and this year it takes place...
