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The Lake Where You Live
Something is happening beneath your lake’s ice that at this time of year it’s becoming significant. One can think of a lake in winter as a giant scuba tank that in fall was fully charged with oxygen, which then gradually gets depleted.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest begins prescribed burns
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this month. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
Check fire conditions before you burn
Spring wildfire season is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities. Nearly 170 wildfires have burned over 450 acres already this year, according to the DNR; four times more than a typical year at …
Order native plants to support Wisconsin’s pollinators
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that native plant sales are popping up around the state now through June. By planting native plants in your outdoor space, you can support the entire ecosystem by providing the most beneficial food for pollinators.
Free birding class with Trees for Tomorrow and Northwoods Land Trust on April 26
Trees for Tomorrow is excited to offer the second event in its 2025 Outdoor Adventure at Tara Lila series this April: a free beginner birding class on April 26 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The class will be led by Frank Schroyer, Land Conservation Associate for the Northwoods Land Trust …
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Conserve water, fix a leak this week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of preventing household water waste and practicing water conservation in recognition of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix A Leak Week.
Prevent rabbit damage in your landscape
Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry critters. This love of rabbits often faded as we grew older and experienced damage to our gardens and landscapes. Employing various management strategies allows us to co-exist with these cute yet …
Wetland management plays an important role in waterfowl management and regulations
At this year’s Wisconsin Wetland Science Conference, there were several talks related to wetlands and waterfowl. One of those was presented by Taylor Finger, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) game bird ecologist. Waterfowl and migratory birds, he said, are federally regulated by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Save the Chain campaign rallies to raise $250,000 by July 5
The battle for the Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes is one, and the enemy if an unfortunately all-too-familiar one: Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM). EWM has made its way into many Northwoods lakes, and many of those lakes, too, are fighting back against this common enemy. Now it is the Manitowish Waters …
Clean Boats Clean Waters helps keep lakes healthy
The Clean Boats Clean Waters Program has become almost synonymous with summer in the Northwoods. While there are some paid water craft inspectors in this program, by far the majority of the hours spent at launch ramps are volunteer hours.
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League of Women Voters of the Northwoods and Wisconsin prepare for April 1 elections
In preparation for the spring 2025 election, the League of Women Voters of the Northwoods (LWVNOW) invited all Oneida County candidates running for office on April 1 to provide campaign information directly to the VOTE411 Candidates Guide, including their experience, why they are running for office, what they hope to …
Plastic rain?
In years past, there was a great concern about acid rain. Those fears have largely been put to rest. Now it seems as though plastic could be replacing that threat with something new. A June 2020 study, published in Science stated that no place is safe from plastic pollution.
Fish Like a GIRL
World Water Day is a construct of the United Nations, with this year’s focus being glacier preservation in the face of climate change. But I think it is a great time to also focus on our waters in Wisconsin, and right here in the Northwoods. Readers will see I have …
Studies look at effects of ProCellaCOR
ProCellaCOR, (active ingredient florpyrauxifen-benzyl) is an aquatic herbicide used in managing invasive and nuisance macrophyte species such as Eurasian water milfoil (EWM). It was registered for use in 2018 and has become what many feel is a safer alternative to the 2,4-D formulations that had previously been shown to have …
DNR asks public to report black bear den locations
The black bear den survey season is winding down, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to submit any den locations they find across Wisconsin in order to help with ongoing black bear research.
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