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Grant-funded project to control newly establishing invasive Phragmites patches
Throughout the Great Lakes region, a very tall, densely growing grass known as Phragmites australis or common reed grass is beginning to settle in Wisconsin’s roadsides, wetlands and lake shorelines....
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Lake of the Month: Archibald Lake in Oconto County
This October, we are highlighting Archibald Lake, a nearly 400-acre seepage lake in northwest Oconto County. This lake is largely surrounded by the Cathedral Pines State Natural Area and the...
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Mississippi River water hyacinth, water lettuce and parrot feather, oh my!
In recent years, three invasive species of aquatic plants have been found in Pool 5 of the Mississippi River near Buffalo City, WI. These three species – water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), water...
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Wading into the Big Muddy – Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention on the...
Take me to the river and drop me in the water Dip me in the river, drop me in the water Washing me down, washing me down Boy dipping into the Mississippi River. (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department...
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Greg Karch recognized as a “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Partner in Action”
As Wisconsin’s fishing season gathers steam, thousands of new anglers will be reeling in fun and taking steps to avoid accidentally spreading aquatic invasive species – thanks in large part to the work...
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Half Moon Lake: A History
Half Moon Lake is an idyllic landmark in Polk County, Wisconsin. Situated just outside of Milltown, this 550-acre lake has been a home away from home for many Midwest vacationers since the early 1900s....
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A Powerful Ally for Those Who Enjoy Lakes.
Some of the most popular lakes in Wisconsin result from the impoundment of large rivers by hydroelectric dams and produce artificial lakes or flowages that can be hundreds to thousands of acres in...
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Aquatic Invasive Species Bridge Snapshot Day: Where Rivers Meet People
For many a bridge is just a way to conveniently pass over the river below. The trip is the main goal; the river just a spot along the way. For others a bridge is a portal to what is below and provides...
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Improvements to the DNR surface water grants program.
This summer the Lakes blog brought you news of improvements regarding DNR’s Clean Boats Clean Waters grant application process. Well, it’s time again to share more news on improvements to surface water...
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Lake of the Month: Bone Lake of Polk County
Bone Lake, or Onondogacona as it was named by its Native American inhabitants in 900 AD, is a 1,667 acre lake located in Polk County. It received its unorthodox name after early European inhabitants...
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Help wetlands, raise beetles!
By Jenny Seifert, UWEX Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist Now is the time to be growing purple loosestrife, an invasive plant, in your backyard. What, you ask? Why would you tell us to...
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Starry Stonewort: Up-And-Coming AIS of Wisconsin
Post by Bradley Steckart, Waukesha and Washington County AIS Coordinator; adapted by Sara Fox, UW-Extension Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) has made a name for itself in Wisconsin as a well-known...
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