Category Archives: Water Quality
The 38th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention is Almost Here!
Dedicated lake lovers of Wisconsin: your week is almost here! The 38th annual Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention will be held on Wednesday, March 30 through Friday, April 1. It will take place at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center located at … Continue reading
Phragmites in Wisconsin: Location, Location, Location
Depending on where you are in Wisconsin, you may have heard of non-native Phragmites. In most of western Wisconsin, it’s a plant you might only recognize from an invasive species watch list. If you are in the far eastern part … Continue reading
Posted in Grants, Invasive Species, Monitoring, Water Quality
Tagged Invasive Species, Phragmites
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Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes: the Power of Teamwork
Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes are impoundments (man-made lakes) created by damming the Wisconsin River. The lakes are well known for their size and recreational activities. Petenwell Lake spans three different counties and covers 23,173 acres while Castle Rock covers … Continue reading
Lake of the Month: Bone Lake of Polk County
Bone Lake, or Onondogacona as it was named by its Native American inhabitants in 900 AD, is a 1,667 acre lake located in Polk County. It received its unorthodox name after early European inhabitants found the remnants, and bones, of … Continue reading
