by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jun 29, 2023 | Conservation Corner
On Thursday, June 15th, I’ll be presenting, Three Fish, The Story of Invasive Species & the Great Lakes at the Crandon Public Library, Meeting Room @ 5:30pm. Wisconsin Bag Limits vs. Possession Limits: Understanding Regulations and DNR Fines On a recent fishing...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jun 23, 2023 | News
Students from Laona and Crandon 5th and 6th grades wrote essays for the Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) annual essay contest. The topic was “Protecting Nature from Invasive Species.” Students were asked to write a true-life or entirely fictional story of an...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jun 16, 2023 | Conservation Corner
The Forest County Land & Water Department wrapped up another successful Plant Sale on Friday, June 2nd . Native plant orders went out in February and plants were ordered from Hansen’s Greenhouse in Oneida County. In all about a dozen pre-orders were received. ...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | May 26, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Reminder of the 2023 Forest County Land & Water Plant Sale PICKUP We are wrapping up our 3rd Annual Plant Sale. If you ordered plants from us (Land & Water), you can pick them up on Friday, June 2nd beginning at 9am til 4pm in the Forest County Courthouse...
by Brandon Quig | May 19, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Safeguarding Wisconsin Turtles Last week, on a trip to the Fox Valley, I saw a smashed Snapping Turtle on the highway. It reminded me that we’re in ‘Turtle Crossing’ season. Wisconsin, known for its abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems, is home to several...
by Steve Kircher | Apr 14, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Conservation Corner Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at...