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Clean Boats Clean Waters training set for the Northwoods
Clean Boats Clean Waters watercraft inspectors are the front line defense when it comes to education surrounding keeping aquatic invasive species out of the lakes of the Northwoods and beyond.
Hydrologic general permit to focus on net hydrologic improvements
Tom Nedland, a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) section manager in the waterways program, spoke at the Wetland Science Conference about the new general permit that has been developed by the department to promote the hydrologic restoration of streams, wetlands and floodplains. The permit is called the hydrologic general permit.
Seed saving vegetable gardens keep pantries full for years
Horticulture educator Lisa Johnson gave a presentation through the University of Wisconsin Extension teaching about how to plan for a seed saving garden.
Fish Like a GIRL
Last week I met with the advisory committee looking to assist in creating a classification system for all of Oneida County’s lakes. I am truly enjoying working on this committee and being a part of a project that seems daunting to say the least. The more we talked in the …
The Lake Where You Live
The ice on Birch Lake went out on March 14. Eight days later we woke to a new skin of ice over nearly the entire surface.
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Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership looks at lake ice and long-term temperature shifts
Long-term shifts in overall temperatures and variability of ice on and off can have dramatic consequences for lake ecosystems. Over half of the world’s lakes have seasonal ice.
Share turkey season with family and friends this spring
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to invite friends and family members to join the hunt this spring turkey hunting season.
Vilas County park user fees for the 2024 season
A reminder that the 2024 Park User Fees will be going into effect from May 1 through Oct. 31.
ATV/UTV riders: ride safe and wear a helmet this spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to make safety their number one priority this spring.
Northwoods Yard & Garden
One of the keys to gardening success is good soil fertility, or the ability of soil to provide essential nutrients to plants. The “Big 3” macronutrients required by plants include nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). To ensure healthy plants and avoid problems in 2024, now is a suitable …
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Open forum for wolf population concerns in Park Falls
An open forum will be held at the American Legion in Park Falls on April 16 to provide people with the opportunity to express concerns about the wolf population.
Spring hearings on tap for April 8
At 6 p.m. on April 8, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will once again come together for the annual spring hearings.
How to create landscaping without invasive species
Recently Melinda Meyers presented her talk about how to keep invasive species out of landscaping as part of a webinar series put on by the Milwaukee Public Library. She said there are several plants that should be managed, but there were also many native plants that could take the place …
Time to think about aquatic invasive species
With ice leaving most lakes early this year and rivers open in much of the state, anglers are itching to get out on the water. For that reason, it is time to start thinking about aquatic invasive species (AIS) again. AIS can be spread at any time of the year, …
Boulder Junction Shooting Range offering beginner shooting classes
Boulder Junction Shooting Range is offering a youth or adult beginner shooting program class limited to 10 people.
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