by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jul 13, 2023 | Conservation Corner
The summer of 2023 brings a combination of drought conditions and wet days, posing significant implications for the state’s ecosystems, agriculture, and overall water management. Drought Conditions The drought conditions during summer 2023 in Wisconsin can be...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jul 7, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Preparing for More Smoky Summers in the Midwest and Northeast The Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States have experienced an alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of smoky summers, especially this summer. The haze of smoke, often originating...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jul 2, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Wisconsin, a state known for its diverse natural landscapes, is home to a remarkable variety of insect species, including butterflies and moths. Although butterflies and moths belong to the same order of insects, Lepidoptera, they exhibit several key differences in...
by Forest County Association of Lakes | Jun 30, 2023 | Conservation Corner
Raising Purple Loosestrife Beetles Northern Wisconsin is home to diverse ecosystems and natural landscapes that require conservation efforts to maintain their ecological balance. One of the challenges faced in this region is the invasion of non-native plant species,...
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...
