by Forest County Association of Lakes | Aug 30, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Battling the Spongy Moth Outbreak in Northern Wisconsin Forest County and Northern Wisconsin, is currently facing a challenging ecological situation: a widespread outbreak of the Spongy Moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae). These voracious defoliators have the potential...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Aug 11, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Recent concerns about the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the region’s private wells have raised alarm among communities. PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals known for their water- and grease-resistant properties, have been linked to...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Aug 4, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Recently, my office was called upon to provide drone coverage for a couple events/investigations. These events prompted me to provide some information regarding how we use/plan to use drone technology within Forest County. The rapid advancement of drone technology...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jul 28, 2023 | Conservation Corner
In an article I did back in June, I reported the possession limit for most fish species in Wisconsin is three times the daily bag limit. The possession limit is the maximum number of a species that you can control, transport, etc., at any time. It is twice the total...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jul 21, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Here in Forest County our landscape is adorned with over 800 pristine lakes that provide a serene environment for recreation and aquatic life. However, in recent years, these beloved lakes have been facing a growing threat from blue-green algae, scientifically known...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jul 20, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Swimmer’s Itch Outbreak Plagues Wisconsin Lakes in 2023 Last weekend, I sent my grandbabies on a mission to catch some crayfish for my office aquarium. My youngest grandson came out of the lake and a few hours later said he was itchy. My daughter checked him out and...
