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PFAS release and ecological responses to land-applied biosolid
The recent Great Lakes Virtual PFAS Summit featured a presentation entitled, “PFAS release and ecological responses to land-applied biosolids.” Dr. Weilan Zhang of the University at Albany in New York State said PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl) in biosolids must be removed or stabilized before land application to prevent PFAS pollution, …
You got the ice fishing bug, now what?
You ice fished once or twice growing up or you were dragged out onto the ice with a buddy recently and you got the bug … the ice fishing bug. You want to get into it, but you have no idea where to start. While it can be a very …
Otter: The Playful Clown of the Animal World
If you have ever watched a television program, or any type of video in regards to the life of an otter, it is almost inevitable you will finish watching with a peaceful smile on your face. They always seem to be rolling around playing with each other without a care …
Northwoods Yard & Garden
With the New Year comes a new crop of gardening catalogs. Inviting descriptions and color photos make it very tempting to order without considering all factors, especially in the middle of winter. Follow some general guidelines to ensure plant materials ordered are the right ones when the growing season arrives.
DNR offers free tree seedlings to Wisconsin 4th graders ahead of Arbor Day 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program. Wisconsin fourth grade principals, teachers and homeschoolers can now place seedling orders and coordinate delivery by completing the 2026 Arbor Day …
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DNR launches online merchandise store
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of its official online merchandise store, featuring a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions.
Free Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Hike launches 2026 outdoor adventure series
Trees for Tomorrow is thrilled to kick off another year of free public programming in partnership with Tara Lila LLC. The first program of the season, a Winter Wildlife Snowshoe Hike, will take place on Jan. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Wisconsin Conservation Congress citizen resolution submission opens Jan. 5
Wisconsin residents have the opportunity annually to be involved in a process that is unique to the state, that of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress citizen resolution process. In this process, residents are able to put forth a resolution that they would like to see become a regulation in relation to …
Enjoying winter activities
Christmas Day may be in the past, but the fun doesn’t have to stop. There is plenty of fun winter activities to take in over the holiday break. It’s still Christmas break for kids in school and I know a lot of parents like to take time off work during …
The Lake Where You Live
In summer our lakes have thermal stratification, a fancy term for layers of water based on temperature. In August, for example, a layer of water at perhaps 80-plus degrees F floats atop a layer of denser water in the 50s.
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Northwoods Almanac
I participated in two Audubon Christmas Bird Counts – the 126th year of the counts – beginning on 12/18 with the Minocqua count. Here the group tallied 24 species, a typical number, despite the mist and rain that morning. Most counters, however, felt the woods were abnormally quiet – the …
2025 elk hunting season wraps up
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the completion of the 2025 elk hunting season. The state’s eighth managed elk hunt opened on Oct. 18 and concluded Dec. 19. “This elk season marks another rewarding hunt for 13 lucky state hunters,” said Christina Kizewski, DNR Central Elk Zone biologist. …
Our Spot on the North Side
A simple stroke of my paddle broke the reflection of a million stars that illuminated the cold and calm October darkness. Nautical twilight was just beginning to show as we started the voyage to the north side of the lake. With a combination of hope and somewhat stubborn optimism, I …
WCC bear advisory committee forwards recommendations to NRB
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) bear advisory committee met on Dec. 5 to review and forward recommendations from the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) bear advisory committee regarding harvest quotas and license numbers for the 2026 bear season.
Reindeer: the workhorse of the arctic
We might say that Santa Claus has his own reindeer to take care of, but up in northern Alaska and all the way to the Canadian Arctic the natives in those particular regions also rely on the reindeer for other obvious reasons. The reindeer, more or less a sub-species of …
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