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Lake of the Month: Sparkling Lake in Vilas County
November’s Lake of the Month, Sparkling Lake, is a 157-acre lake with clear waters and natural shorelines in the middle of the Northern Highland State Forest in Vilas County. Sparkling Lake is part of a large cluster of lakes in … Continue reading
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 Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and enjoys clear waters and relatively undeveloped … Continue reading
2013 Wisconsin Invasive Species Report now available
The department recently released its annual report to the legislature that details the administration, spending and future needs of its invasive species programs. 2013 marks the first year of a multi-bureau effort that encompasses news on terrestrial, aquatic and wetland … Continue reading
Lake of the Month: Big Green Lake in Green Lake County
This month’s Lake of the Month, Big Green Lake (also known as Green Lake), is in the spotlight not only for its vast size and depth, but also for its tremendous success in forming partnerships to undertake large-scale watershed protection … Continue reading