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In: 2026, AIS, aquatic invasive species, habitat, Habitat and Wildlife, invasive, invasive plants, management, Outreach and Education, plants, restoration, terrestrial, terrestrial invasive species

Are you looking to deal with an area of invasive plants on your property? Dealing with things like Buckthorn and not sure what to do? Fall is the perfect time do a cutting of invasive plants to cut things back before winter. Check out this video by Horticultralist Melinda Myers on non-checmical management of [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/10/27/non-chemical-management-of-terrestrial-invasive-plants-no-time-like-the-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=non-chemical-management-of-terrestrial-invasive-plants-no-time-like-the-fall

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In: 2026, aquatic invasive species, bait, Blitz, Clean Boats Clean Waters, Community & Events, Event - FWWA, fish, fisheries, fishing, For Fun and Recreation, Fox-Wolf Basin, goby, Habitat and Wildlife, Outreach and Education, round goby, Winnebago, Winnebago Waterways

On Monday, September 21st, 2026, Fox-Wolf partnered with the DNR and other organizations to monitor for round goby around the Winnebago System. In a continued response to the finding of round goby in Lake Winnebago in 2025, the Round Goby Blitz worked to find if goby were dissperssing around the lake from the original [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/10/16/2026-winnebago-round-goby-blitz-results-and-whats-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-winnebago-round-goby-blitz-results-and-whats-next

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In: 2026, AIS, aquatic invasive species, ducks unlimited, Habitat and Wildlife, Hunting, phragmites, wetland

Whether you're scouting a new marsh or setting up before sunrise, every trip into a wetland is an opportunity to help conserve it. Original Story: Ducks Unlimited Canada Invasive species threaten hunting and waterfowling by reducing biodiversity in wetlands and providing poor foraging and habitat for ducks and other game animals. One of the [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/09/25/44790/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=44790

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In: 2026, acquatic invasive species, AIS, aquatic invasive species, Clean Boats Clean Waters, golden mussel, Habitat and Wildlife, invaive, invasive species, mussel

Zebra mussels, quagga mussels, and...Golden mussels? New invasive mussel seen in California You may have heard about a mussel discovered in California's Sacramento-San Joquin Delta in October 2024. The Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) is an invasive, freshwater bivalve that is similar to the Zebra mussel and Quagga mussel. Similar to these other mussels, the [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/08/27/golden-mussel-new-kid-on-the-block/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=golden-mussel-new-kid-on-the-block

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In: Agriculture, Agriculture & Land Management, fields to filters, habitat, Habitat and Wildlife, Projects and Programs, turning fields into filters, Watershed Project, wetland restoration

Construction has officially begun on our Fields to Filters project! On July 14th, Fox-Wolf and project partner, Waushara County Land Conservation Department, gathered in rural northern Waushara County to break ground on the first of three project sites. Between all three sites, this project is set to retire about 80 acres of low-yielding, marginal [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/07/30/fields-to-filters-groundbreaking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fields-to-filters-groundbreaking

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In: aquatic invasive species, Clean Boats Clean Waters, Community & Events, Fox-Wolf Basin, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, Habitat and Wildlife, Outreach and Education, Projects and Programs

Multi-National Campaign Reminds Boaters To Help Protect Their Lakes Original Story: Erin McFarlane, UWSP Extenstion Lakes Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) watercraft inspectors across the state will work together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 29 – July 12, 2026. Thousands of boaters and [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/06/29/check-those-boats-clean-off-gear-before-leaving-the-boat-launch-this-july-4th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-those-boats-clean-off-gear-before-leaving-the-boat-launch-this-july-4th

Chris Acy

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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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https://fwwa.org/2026/06/18/from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes

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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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https://fwwa.org/2026/06/01/back-breaking-from-buckthorn-use-plants-to-control-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=back-breaking-from-buckthorn-use-plants-to-control-it

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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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https://fwwa.org/2026/05/12/we-need-you-to-go-fishing-its-for-science-we-promise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-need-you-to-go-fishing-its-for-science-we-promise

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In: AIS, aquatic invasive species, fish, fish tank, Habitat and Wildlife, habittattitude, In your house, messaging, Outreach and Education, PET, pet welfare, survey

Research Project Study Looking For Input on Pet Welfare, Invasive Species Messaging Original Story: Wisconsin Sea Grant Wisconsin Sea Grant is doing a research project about messaging related to pet welfare and invasive species. As a college student in Wisconsin we are interested in your opinions about messaging on this topic since you may [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/05/06/college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-student-help-pet-welfare-by-taking-this-survey

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In: certification, class, Fox-Wolf Basin, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, FWWA, habitat, Habitat and Wildlife, Lake and River Management, Lake Management, native plants, Projects and Programs, vegetation, Wild Ones, Winnebago Waterways, Wisconsin

Take your passion for native plants to the next level with the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area 50-hour Native Plant Certification! This unique program offers a comprehensive education in Wisconsin’s native flora, perfect for home gardeners, students, teachers, conservation professionals, and nature enthusiasts. Click here to learn more! Certification Program Highlights: Earn [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2026/02/17/wi-plant-cert-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wi-plant-cert-2026

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In: 2026, AIS, aquatic invasive species, Fox-Wolf Basin, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, Habitat and Wildlife, ice, ice fishing, invasive species, Recreation, reporting, roby, round goby, spearing, sturgeon, Winnebago, Winnebago Waterways

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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https://fwwa.org/2026/02/13/winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-goby-watch-during-battle-on-bago-sturgeon-spearing

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In: 2026, aquatic invasive species, gardening, habitat, Habitat and Wildlife, honeysuckle, In your yard, invasive species, invasive species week, online purchase, Outreach and Education, Shoreline Restoration, streambank restoration, ticks

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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https://fwwa.org/2026/01/28/planning-your-garden-check-your-online-plants-before-purchasing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-your-garden-check-your-online-plants-before-purchasing

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In: 2026, Event - Non-FWWA, fish, fisheries, fox river, Fox-Wolf Basin, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, Habitat and Wildlife, Lake and River Management, Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Poygan, Lake Winnebago, Lake Winneconne, Lower Fox River, meeting, PIT tag, Research, science, sturgeon, update, Upper Fox River, walleye, webinar, winnebago system, Winnebago Waterways, Wolf River

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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https://fwwa.org/2026/01/07/1-14-26-meeting-winnebago-system-walleye-and-lake-sturgeon-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1-14-26-meeting-winnebago-system-walleye-and-lake-sturgeon-movement

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In: 2025, AIS, aquatic invasive species, Event - Non-FWWA, Habitat and Wildlife, ice fishing, Outreach and Education, Recreation, webinar, winter water talks

December 18th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Winter Water Talk Webinar Looking for something to do during your lunch break and interested in ice fishing? Check out this free webinar co-hosted by the Water Action Volunteers Program and the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Program. Webinar Description Bundle up, grab your favorite hot drink, and join us [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2025/12/10/fishing-on-frozen-habitats-free-webinar-enhance-your-time-on-the-ice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fishing-on-frozen-habitats-free-webinar-enhance-your-time-on-the-ice

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In: 2025, aquatic invasive species, Bay of Green Bay, Fox-Wolf Basin, Habitat and Wildlife, invasive, Lake and River Management, Lake Winnebago, lakes, Lower Fox River, mussel, native, Outreach and Education, quagga mussel, Rivers, streams, Upper Fox River, Winnebago Waterways, zebra mussel

Invasive vs Native Mussels: What's the Difference? When you work in the realm of invasive species, your first thought when hearing the word mussel is "uh-oh". You start thinking, "Ok, which one? Zebra mussel or Quagga mussel?". But then you remember that there's a whole different kind of mussel; Wisconsin's native freshwater mussels. These [...]

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Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

https://fwwa.org/2025/11/12/show-me-that-mussel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=show-me-that-mussel

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In: Agriculture, Agriculture & Land Management, habitat, Habitat and Wildlife, Projects and Programs, turning fields into filters, Watershed Project, Waushara County, wetland, wetland restoration, Winnebago Waterways, Wolf River

Turning Fields into Filters New Project alert! Turning Fields into Filters Exciting news! Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and Waushara County Land Conservation Department are partnering on our new project - Turning Fields into Filters. We're working with 3 local agriculture landowners to transform over 80 acres of marginal [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2025/10/28/turningfieldsintofiltersannouncement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turningfieldsintofiltersannouncement

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In: Calumet County, Education, Fox-Wolf Basin, Friends of Stony Brook, habitat, Habitat and Wildlife, Outreach, Outreach and Education, restoration, Shoreline Restoration, streambank restoration, Trout in the Classroom, Winnebago Waterways

Calumet County's Only Cold Water Stream Being Restored Stony Brook is a clear, hard water stream located in Calumet County and lies within the upper reaches of the Manitowoc River watershed before flowing out into Lake Michigan. The Stony Brook stream was once home to thriving populations of brook & brown trout species, along [...]

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https://fwwa.org/2025/08/19/stony-brook-restoration-ongoing-success-story-in-the-watershed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stony-brook-restoration-ongoing-success-story-in-the-watershed

Chris Acy