Petenwell and Castle Rock Stewards (PACRS)

09/25/2026

Thank you to Schoepp Farms hosting the Wisconsin River Basin Bash. Great soil health practices observed including rotational grazing. Nice view too!

09/15/2026

Remove your socks on docks

09/14/2026

PACRS annual meeting Friday September 18th registration closes Wednesday September 16th
Registration link provided.

Members and Guests, PACRS will be having our annual meeting at the beautiful Necedah National Wildlife Refuge at 10:00 on September 18th.  Brad Strobel, Wildlife Biologist, will join us and update us on his progress of restoring the Little Yellow River. We will be serving a complimentary l

08/21/2026

Enjoy your trip!

08/18/2026

PACRS August meeting Friday August 21st 10AM in the outdoor pavilion at Buckhorn Grill and Bar N8404 19th Ave, Necedah, WI 54646
All are welcome
https://pacrs.org/events/pacrs-august-monthly-meeting

08/11/2026

Your experience can help us.
Consider joining us to improve water quality.

https://pacrs.org/get-involved

https://14milewatershed.org/qr-recruiting/

06/17/2026

Our June meeting will be held this Friday, June 19th, at the Lester Public Library in the Town of Rome. However, this will be a shorter meeting (less than 40 minutes). PACRS will be spending time before and after our meeting at the Visit Rome booth at the Rome Farmers Market. Visit Rome will donate the ALL money collected from the sales of their merchandise on June 19th to PACRS. Thank you to Visit Rome for their generosity and support of PACRS and water quality. We invite all of you to please plan to attend our meeting and then come to the Farmers Market. Stop to see us in the Visit Rome booth and also stop at the 14 Mile Watershed Alliance booth. Weather for Friday is forecast to be sunny and 70 degrees. Here is the link to our agenda.

We will have a shorter meeting at Lester Library and will spend time before and after our meeting at the Rome Farmers Market. Visit Rome will donate the ALL money collected from the sales of their merchandise on June 19th to PACRS. Thank you to Visit Rome for your generosity and support of PACRS

05/15/2026

You know what Smokey Bear says ….

We're asking the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger has reached Critical levels across Northern and Western Wisconsin Thursday, May 14 through the evening of Saturday, May 16.

In conjunction with the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning is forecast for Friday, May 15 from noon to 9 p.m. in the following counties: Douglas, Bayfield, Washburn, Burnett, Sawyer, Ashland, Iron, Rusk, Barron, Polk and Vilas.

As of Thursday, May 14, DNR burning permits are suspended in 31 counties. Additional suspensions are possible with worsening conditions forecast heading into the weekend. Find updated information on DNR burning permit suspensions on the DNR's WisBurn tool: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/BurnRestrictions

Fire risk is increased by ongoing dry vegetation, low humidity, warming temperatures and gusty winds forecast heading into the weekend, with Very High fire danger anticipated in areas where vegetation has not fully greened up.

Wisconsin's fire season is currently at its annual peak, as pine trees in areas with sandy soils are extremely vulnerable to "crown fires," wherein flames move from the ground to the tree tops and spread with intensity. Recent rains have not minimized wildfire concerns, as grasses, pine needles and leaf litter can dry out in just a few days between precipitation events, creating hazardous conditions.

As elevated fire risks persist, the DNR will continue to suspend all DNR-issued burn permits for debris piles and broadcast burning until widespread rain occurs. The DNR has responded to nearly 500 wildfires thus far in 2026, with 45% of those caused by debris burning.

Embers from any recent fires, especially burn piles and campfires, can easily get out of control and cause a wildfire if not properly extinguished. Please avoid all burning in areas of concern, including warming or cooking fires, until conditions improve.

Outdoor enthusiasts should also be extra careful with off-road vehicles or equipment that can create a spark and start a fire. With dry weather conditions across much of the state, fires can spark at any time.
Follow these simple tips to prevent wildfires from getting out of control:

– Avoid outdoor burning, including campfires, until conditions improve.
– Operate equipment (chainsaws, off-road vehicles, lawnmowers, etc.) early in the morning or late in the day to avoid sparks at peak burn hours.
– Secure dragging trailer chains.
– Report fires early and call 911.

Check current fire danger, wildfire reports and burning restrictions on our website at https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn/ #/

05/07/2026

Your assistance if you are in the area and able.
Thanks

04/13/2026

Congrats Tenzin and family!