Great Wisconsin Birdathon 2024
The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is Wisconsin’s largest fundraiser for bird conservation. It’s like a walk-a-thon style fundraiser, but instead of logging miles, our participants are logging bird sightings! Each year, bird enthusiasts from across the state raise support…
Importance of Birds
This week, my ‘swamp pond’ opened up and the mallards are back. Along with them, the redwing blackbirds have returned to our feeders. In Northern Wisconsin, birds play an indispensable role, not only in shaping the ecological balance…
Northwoods Six-County Lakes Meeting Set for July 12
“Protecting Our Waters: We’re All Connected” is the theme for the annual Northwoods Six-County Lakes Meeting, set for Friday, July 12, at Nicolet College. Lake association leaders and members along with the general public will convene to learn…
Announcing Wisconsin Land & Water Summer Camps for Middle and High School Students
Wisconsin Land & Water is thrilled to announce its annual series of Summer Conservation Camps, specially designed for middle and high school students eager to explore the wonders of nature and engage in hands-on conservation efforts. With a…
Harnessing Biochar: A Sustainable Solution for Northern Wisconsin’s Environmental Challenges
Northern Wisconsin is home to pristine lakes, vast forests, and diverse wildlife, but, like many regions, it faces environmental challenges such as soil degradation, nutrient runoff, and forest management issues. I recently had a gentleman in my office…
Announcing the 2024 Forest County Land & Water Plant Sale
Once again, we are going to have our 4th Annual Plant Sale. A list of plants and an order form can be found on our website: www.forestcountylandandwater.org. You can download and print the plant sale flyer and…