Certain species of ticks and mosquitoes can carry various diseases. In Wisconsin, Lyme disease is becoming more common with nearly 6,500 cases reported last year, with many cases reported in the Northwoods. The state sees spikes of illnesses from Powassan and West...
By Associated Press August 16, 2025 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A very rare and apparently very confused subtropical wood stork somehow found its way to the wilds of Wisconsin. A hunter scouting for deer first sighted the bird Sunday in a remote section of the Mud Lake...
By Cassidy Grubusic Did you know there are more than 700 known shipwrecks in the Wisconsin Great Lakes? And while some are beginning to disappear, many are remarkably well-preserved due to the fresh, frigid lake waters. Every year, people from all over the...
University of Minnesota Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory has released it’s phase 2 report on power boat hydro-dynamics and their impact The study recommends wake boats should operate in 20 ft of water or greater when in semi-displacement (surfing) mode. To view...
Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land Conservation and Land Information Department. For more information contact Lucas O’Brien, Forest County Land Conservation Technician at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at ...
PFAS Northern Wisconsin known for its pristine lakes, lush forests, and vibrant communities, faces a growing environmental challenge: PFAS contamination. These are commonly known as “forever chemicals,” and scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,...
