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Beaver provide valuable wetland ecological services
Beavers were favorite targets of trappers long before settlers and colonists came to what is now known as Wisconsin, and indeed America. By the mid-1700s Europeans had all but wiped out beavers in North America.
Invertebrates can be indicator of stream health
In a recent Water Action Volunteers (WAV) Winter Water Talks presentation, Dr. Jessica Orlofske, associate professor of biological sciences at UW-Parkside spoke about invertebrates and how they can inform ecosystem health. She said invertebrates are capable of telling the story of their stream or the habitat in which they are …
Lakes and Rivers Convention kicks off next week
Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Conference kicks off next week. The convention includes workshops, plenary sessions, and concurrent sessions that run over the course of three days at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Stevens Point.
Ojibwe spring fishing season starting soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.
The Lake Where You Live
The recent warm weather has set the lake ice on an irreversible course toward disappearance, a part of an annual cycle.
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A Northwoods winter walk
You must come along with me, across this frozen lake in the Northwoods, and taste the essence of winter. Here, the season can be crisp and silent at one moment, blurred and blustery the next. Sudden, whimsical shifts in winter’s personality kindles the mind to ponder life’s resiliency and survival.
Wisconsin Conservation Congress sends spring hearings questions to Natural Resources Board
Each year the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) partner for the spring hearings. The spring hearings are held in person in each county in the state at 7 p.m. on the second Monday in April. This year, that will be April 14. These hearings …
Natural Resources Board hears recap of 2024 deer season
Several members of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff were present at the last Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting to give the board a recap of the 2024 deer season. Both license sales and harvest were up, but not unilaterally across all zones.
Proposed walleye fishing regulation change on Crescent Lake in Oneida County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed walleye regulation change for Crescent Lake in Oneida County. This meeting was requested in response to a public notice published on Feb. 18.
Rare plant monitoring program looks for volunteers
The rare plant monitoring program is one of Wisconsin’s many citizen science programs and is looking for interested volunteer plant enthusiasts. It is an opportunity to get into the outdoors, get some fresh air, and help to monitor important plant populations across the state.
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Fish Like a GIRL
There is something about the first greens of spring, something I look forward to all winter long. Those fresh spring colors are some that just cannot be duplicated. They seem to remind that spring is a time for growth and change. But it is also a time to welcome in …
Register now for Wisconsin Coverts Project
The Wisconsin Coverts Project helps land owners manage their woodlands for ruffed grouse and other species. Each year four-day workshops are held for private landowners to give them the experience and tools they need to make decisions for their properties.
MECCA and ICORE collaborate for cross country ski lessons for area students
MECCA Trails in Mercer and the Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts (ICORE) are volunteer driven nonprofit organizations, with a renewed focus on developing outdoor opportunities for youth.
Transform food scraps into Garden Gold at Trees for Tomorrow
Trees For Tomorrow’s (TFT) Sustainable Living Institute invites you to Compost: Turning Trash into Treasure, a hands-on workshop with Master Gardener Alice Kramer. Join us on April 19, just days before Earth Day, to learn how to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost and give back to …
14th Annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest on April 5
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest is back and will be as sweet as ever! Maple Syrup Fest will be at Phelps School, 4451 Old School Road, on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event-goers can pick up maps and punch cards for self-guided sugarbush tours featuring four local sugarbushes …
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