Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

06/18/2026

From Pet to Pest: Don't Release Those Goldfish!

Recent study finds released goldfish have massive impact on lakes. Water quality declined rapidly as goldfish churned up bottom sediments which clouded the water and increasing suspended particles. Populations of snails, amphipods and zooplankton fell sharply as goldfish consumed prey and destroyed habitat.

“Releasing a goldfish into the wild may feel like an act of kindness, but it can quickly become a major ecological threat.” - William Hintz, University of Toledo

Never release pets into the environment.

https://fwwa.org/2026/06/18/from-pet-to-pest-released-goldfish-trigger-massive-changes-in-lakes/

📷: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Great Lakes Laboratory for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Murdoch University

06/17/2026

Join us this Friday at Marble Park in Winneconne to help take care of shoreline plantings!

No gardening experience needed. 🌱We'll bring basic tools for you to use. Learn how these plantings are helping prevent erosion and check out some cool native plants!

Let us know if you plan to join at [email protected]. Hope to see you there!

06/16/2026

Planting green in action! Have you seen this innovative farming method before?

Right here in the Fox-Wolf Basin, local farmers are leading the way in sustainable agriculture by experimenting with “planting green.” Instead of removing cover crops weeks before planting, they plant directly into living cover crops. This keeps fields green and growing all year long, boosting soil health, reducing soil erosion, and helps keep our waterways clean.

Curious to see the results? Drop a comment if you support clean water and healthy soil!

06/15/2026

Hey dog owners, this one's worth a read before your next lake day.
Harmful algae can be deadly for dogs. Not "might cause an upset stomach" but genuinely, seriously dangerous. Dogs are especially at risk because they do all the things we tell them not to. They swallow water when they swim, lick their fur after getting out, and sometimes eat algae right off the shoreline.
Before you let your pup run in, take a quick look at the water. If it's bright green, looks thick or scummy, or smells musty or swampy, keep them out. It's not worth the risk.
If contact does happen, rinse them off with clean water right away and call your vet if anything seems off.
The Winnebago Pool Lakes are some of the best dog-swimming spots around. Keeping them that way starts with knowing when to hold back.
Learn what to look for this summer: fwwa.org/harmful-algae/

06/11/2026

What do Continuous Cover and Stormwater Ponds have in common?

They're both conservation practices working to stop runoff, and the pollution it carries with it! In rural settings, Continuous Cover holds soil and nutrients on the field, while also improving soil health, which leads to better water infiltration (and less runoff). In urban settings, Stormwater Ponds take in runoff water from parking lots and other urban spaces, slowing it down and helping it infiltrate, stopping it and pollutants from entering nearby waterways.

06/10/2026

Ever wonder where all that street debris goes? 🧹
Leaves, dirt, and trash on our roads don’t just sit there—they get swept into storm drains and end up in our waterways.

Street sweeping helps keep our rivers and lakes cleaner by stopping pollution before it starts.

You can help too:
✔ Keep leaves out of the street
✔ Follow local sweeping schedules

Cleaner streets = cleaner water. 🌿

06/10/2026

Meet the new furry task force taking on invasive plants! These goats have been recruited by 1000 Islands Environmental Center to munch on some pesky plants in an eco-friendly way. To learn more, click down here ⬇️

06/08/2026

Last Thursday was a beautiful day to get outside and talk stormwater.

During the field portion of the NEWSC Stormwater Pond Workshop, participants visited local stormwater ponds, discussed maintenance and management strategies, and learned from real-world examples alongside professionals from across Northeast Wisconsin.

Stormwater ponds play a critical role in reducing flooding, improving water quality, and protecting our local waterways. Getting out into the field allows attendees to see these practices in action and learn from the experiences of others.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another great workshop. The conversations, questions, and knowledge-sharing throughout the day are what make these events so valuable.

06/08/2026

Scoop the poop—it’s more important than you think! 💩
Pet waste left on the ground doesn’t just “go away”… it gets washed into our waterways, bringing bacteria and nutrients with it.

The fix is simple:
✔ Pick it up
✔ Bag it
✔ Toss it in the trash

Small actions = cleaner water for everyone. 🌊

06/08/2026

“What’s the weather like on the east shore of Winnebago?”

Wonder no more! Live stream now available!
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Brothertown Boat Harbor Calumet County Wisconsin