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...
by Steve Kircher | May 13, 2024 | Conservation Corner
Top High School Team to Represent Wisconsin at International NCF-Envirothon competition MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Envirothon, sponsored by WI Land+Water, set the stage for Earth Week at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI on Friday, April 19, 2024. The Wisconsin...
by Katherine Babcock | May 9, 2024 | Invasive Species, News
The Wisconsin DNR discovered a trout parasite in wild trout in southwestern Langlade County. It can lead to what’s called “whirling disease” in select species of fish....
