Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

10/19/2026

Pelicans in Wisconsin? Absolutely.
American white pelicans are now a common sight around the Lake Winnebago System. With wingspans reaching up to 9 feet, they are hard to miss soaring overhead or gathering on the water.
Unlike brown pelicans, they do not dive for fish. Instead, they swim together and herd fish into shallow water before scooping them up with their large bills.
Their return is a reminder of how important healthy lakes, rivers, and wetlands are for wildlife and everyone who enjoys our waters.

Have you spotted any American white pelicans? Share where you've seen them!

10/15/2026

Sediment is kinda spooky.
Sediment (soil suspended in water) isn't great for water-dwelling life. It fills in prime habitat, clogs gills, and blocks light needed to grow aquatic plants. On top of this, sediment carries algae-fueling nutrients like phosphorus into waterways.

So, what's happening to stop sediment from entering the water? Check out our website to learn more: www.fwwa.org!

10/14/2026

See the natural world through a different lens.
Photographer Keith Ladzinski is bringing Forces of Nature: Capturing Earth’s Extremes to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on November 17 at 7:30 p.m. Explore the power and beauty of extraordinary environments around the world, including the Great Lakes.

At Fox-Wolf, we know how much our local waters mean to our communities. We’re excited to share this opportunity to gain a new appreciation for the natural places that connect us.
Learn more and get tickets through the PAC: https://foxcitiespac.com/

10/13/2026

A quick drainage check around the house can help prevent water problems when snow, ice, and spring melt arrive.

Take time this fall to:
Check downspouts - Make sure they're securely connected and direct water away from your foundation.
Clear gutters - Remove leaves, sticks, and debris so water can flow freely (hire a professional for safety).
Inspect drains and inlets - Keep leaves, grass, and debris from blocking drainage areas.
Look for standing water - Persistent puddles may indicate drainage problems that should be addressed before freezing temperatures arrive.
Keep storm drains clear - Sweep leaves and debris away from nearby drains to help prevent backups and to keep our rivers and lakes clean.

10/12/2026

Four kids books that spark a love of nature and healthy watersheds:

Who’s Hiding on the River? (2-5 years)
Munch Munch Crunch! (4-8 years)
Fish Hotel (5 years+)
Cracking Up (6 years+)

Swipe through, then look for them at your local library, bookstore, or online. Which one is landing on your kid’s shelf?

10/09/2026

It’s exciting to see years of collaboration and hard work coming together on this important wetland restoration project!

Restoring wetlands helps improve water quality, support wildlife habitat, and strengthen the health of our local waterways. We’re proud to be one of the many partners helping bring this project to life!

The Samers Bay Breakwall project is being done in collaboration with numerous local and state agencies like Winnebago County and the Wisconsin DNR.

10/09/2026

Between our public demonstration site and the shoreline property owners we help, we're putting more than 1000 native plants on the Lake Winnebago shoreline this year. Are you a shoreline property owner interested in working with Fox-Wolf to restore your shore? Learn more here: https://fwwa.org/where-we-work/winnebago-waterways-2/shoreline-restoration-program/

10/08/2026

🌊 Learning About Our Waters! 🌊

SW Rotary was excited to welcome Jessica Schultz from Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance to learn more about their important work protecting and restoring the water resources of the Fox-Wolf River basin. 💧

Jessica shared how Fox-Wolf takes a holistic approach to watershed management, working across communities and priorities to improve water quality. Because all of our waters are connected, protecting our watershed takes all of us working together! 🌎💙

Thank you, Jessica, for sharing your knowledge and helping us better understand how we can protect the waterways in our own backyard! 👏

10/08/2026

Seen any hippos in your waterways recently? The 1910 American Hippo Bill was proposed in the US Congress to import hippos to help manage invasive water hyacinth plants. Surprise! It didn't pass, but only fell short by one vote. Learn more: https://fwwa.org/2017/09/20/water-hyacinth-hungry-hippos-volunteers/

10/07/2026

Round Goby Blitz Results from 9/21! While our AIS Coordinator got a bite (one bluegill), there weren't any gobies caught at High Cliff. Check out what was found at the multiple different sites; Oshkosh, Menasha, and High Cliff.

The only site round goby were observed was in the Fox River through Oshkosh, specifically near the where the river meets Lake Winnebago. A total 37 round goby were captured (30 at Bowen Street Fishing Pier, 3 at Mill Street, and 4 at the railroad bridge on the south side of River). There were 21 anglers for a total of 40.5 angling hours (16.25 Oshkosh, 10.75 Menasha, and High Cliff 13.5). There was anglers further upstream on the Fox river at Steiger Park, Rainbow Park, and the HWY 41 bridge, though goby were only found in the area surrounding the Bowen Street pier. Gobies are most easily captured at Bowen Street, though fish captured and missed bites at Mill Street and the railroad bridge indicate goby are abundant in these areas. Both of these locations are less than 500 yards from the Bowen Street fishing pier.

Overall, the results of the goby angling blitz show goby aren't dispersing far from the initial findings at the Bowen Street Fishing Pier. There are likely fish located further distances from Bowen Street, but known areas of abundant round goby remain to be confined to the mouth of the Fox River.

Did you join us? Share your pics below!