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New Round Goby Emergency Rule In Effect On The Winnebago System

On: June 19, 2026

In: 2026, AIS, announcement, aquatic invasive species, emergency rule, goby, oshkosh, Outreach and Education, Projects and Programs, round goby, Winnebago

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) enacts an emergency rule regarding the capture and take of the invasive round goby in the Winnebago System Beginning June 19, a new DNR emergency rule will allow anglers in the Winnebago System (Lake Winnebago, Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Winneconne, Lake Poygan, and the Upper Fox River) [...]

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From Pet to Pest: Released Goldfish Trigger Massive Changes in Lakes

On: June 18, 2026

In: 2026, AIS, Aquatic Habitat, aquatic invasive species, don't release, Fox-Wolf Basin, goldfish, Habitat and Wildlife, Habitattitude, Outreach and Education

Goldfish Rapidly Reshape Waters Original Story: Eric Stann, University of Missouri Goldfish are a familiar fixture in homes, classrooms and backyard ponds around the world. But when they are released into lakes and ponds, they can quickly turn healthy freshwater ecosystems into environments that struggle to support native life, new research shows. The study, [...]

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Back Breaking From Buckthorn? Use Plants to Control It

On: June 1, 2026

In: 2026, AIS, aquatic invasive species, Buckthorn, buckthorn control, control, Fox-Wolf Basin, Habitat and Wildlife, Outreach and Education, Shoreline Restoration, streambank restoration

Controlling Buckthorn With Plants Original Story: Olivia Witthun & Elton Rogers, WDNR The Cover It Up project is a suite of related research projects conducted by multiple partners in Minnesota that are evaluating the ecology and management of buckthorn and other invasive plant species. Buckthorn is an invasive understory plant that was introduced to [...]

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We Need You To Go Fishing (It’s For Science, We Promise)

On: May 12, 2026

In: 2026, aquatic invasive species, Community & Events, fish, fisheries, fishing, For Fun and Recreation, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, goby, Habitat and Wildlife, reporting, round goby, Winnebago Waterways

Monitoring for Invasive Round Goby Best Done By Just Fishing We're in the midst of another Wisconsin spring where recreational activities on our waterways are plentiful! The sun is shining and we're dusting off our fishing gear and planning for warm days ahead. But if you're in need of another reason to go fishing, [...]

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Winter Goby Watch During Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing

On: February 13, 2026

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Battle on Bago, Sturgeon Spearing Time on Winnebago Perfect Time to Check That Catch Thousands of folks are arriving on Lake Winnebago this week with big dreams. People are dreaming of spearing a mammoth sturgeon or maybe catching that perfect fish for Battle on Bago resulting in a new truck. Dreaming of creating those [...]

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Planning Your Garden? Check Your Online Plants Before Purchasing

On: January 28, 2026

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Help Stop the Introduction of Invasive Plants into Wisconsin Gardens Original Story By Melinda Myers “Defending our Health by Stopping the Spread” is this year’s focus for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb 23-27, 2026. This international event is designed to increase awareness about invasive species. Who better to enlist in this effort [...]

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1/14/26 Meeting: Winnebago System Walleye and Lake Sturgeon Movement

On: January 7, 2026

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Free Meeting: See Where The Fish Are Moving Original Story: Wisconsin DNR Date: 01/14/2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Below for Address and Virtual Link Contact: Angelo Cozzola, Angelo.Cozzola@wisconsin.gov or 920-410-9170 Details The Winnebago System is home to one of the state's premier walleye fisheries. The walleye [...]

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