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Restoration Works: A Summer of Shoreline Science
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An Overview of Wisconsin’s Organisms in Trade (OIT) Program
(2024)"Organisms in Trade (OIT) represents a significant pathway for invasive species introductions and movement, and is identified as a priority pathway in Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s OIT Program includes educating OIT pathway users, ... -
"Preserving Northwoods Lakes: The Woods and Water Program’s 20-Year Journey "
(2024)"Join us as we celebrate two decades of dedicated efforts by the North Lakeland Discovery Center in protecting our cherished Northwoods lakes. In alignment with the Convention’s theme, our presentation will highlight the ... -
An Innovative Approach to Watershed Management: The Fenwood Pilot Project
(2024)"Join us to discuss a variety of non-traditional ways that Marathon County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning (CPZ) has utilized to fund and achieve phosphorus and sediment reduction in the Fenwood Creek watershed, a small ... -
Increasing your Lake Organization’s Capacity Using the Northern Lakes Toolbox
(2024)"Wisconsin’s lakes are some of our most valued resources. There are approximately 750 lake associations and districts across the state, representing thousands of lakeshore owners and enthusiasts working on stewardship. ... -
"WDNR Surface Water Grants: Program Overview and How to Apply "
(2024)"Annually, the WI Department of Natural Resources Surface Water Grant program provides funding to support a wide range of projects that protect and restore lakes, rivers, and wetlands throughout Wisconsin. Program staff ... -
Spiritual Significance of Manoomin - Manoomin: Working to Protect the Sacred
(2024)"GLIFWC has labeled wild rice as the most vulnerable being to climate change in their recent climate change assessment. Join Kathy Smith (GLIFWC), Peter David (retired wildlife biologist), and Dave Grandmaisson (WI DNR) ... -
Manoomin Partnerships - Manoomin: Working to Protect the Sacred
(2024)"GLIFWC has labeled wild rice as the most vulnerable being to climate change in their recent climate change assessment. Join Kathy Smith (GLIFWC), Peter David (retired wildlife biologist), and Dave Grandmaisson (WI DNR) ... -
Wild Rice Abundance - Manoomin: Working to Protect the Sacred
(2024)"GLIFWC has labeled wild rice as the most vulnerable being to climate change in their recent climate change assessment. Join Kathy Smith (GLIFWC), Peter David (retired wildlife biologist), and Dave Grandmaisson (WI DNR) ... -
Wisconsin Water Policy Update: A Review of Recent Legislation and Water Policy Changes in Wisconsin
(2024)"The Wisconsin Water Policy Update will give you a comprehensive review of surface water legislation and administrative rule changes over the last twelve months. In addition, you’ll learn about current trends and where the ... -
Impacts of New Zealand Mudsnails on Southern Wisconsin Trout Streams
(2024)"New Zealand mudsnails (Potamopyrgus antipodarum; NZMS) are a widespread invasive species with established populations on five continents. There are currently nine known populations in southern Wisconsin and they are ... -
Grass Carp Egg Sampling in Known Spawning Tributaries and Beyond
(2024)"Invasive Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) have been captured in all the Great Lakes except Lake Superior. The first spawning was confirmed in 2015 in the Sandusky River, a tributary to Lake Erie. We identified other ... -
Grass Carp Removal in Lake Erie: Lessons from a Five-Year Control Plan
(2024)"Invasive grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) were discovered to be reproducing in Lake Erie tributaries in 2015, prompting management agencies to develop an adaptive control plan. The action plan is aimed at preventing ... -
Modeling Phosphorus Reductions from the Installation of Shoreland Runoff Control Practices
(2024)"Increased phosphorus from development on land can decrease water quality. The ability to predict phosphorus transfer is useful for understanding lake changes and for designing mitigation strategies. There continue to be ... -
Burnett County’s Shoreland Incentive Program: 25 Years of Protection
(2024)"In 1999, Burnett County passed a series of shoreland zoning changes to protect the water quality of lakes in Burnett County. One of those changes was to create a program to reward people for following shoreland zoning ... -
Transforming Your Lake Organization: The Power of Program Pillars
(2024)"In 2016, the Green Lake Association made a bold shift by prioritizing storytelling over securing silent auctions at their annual fundraiser, leading to a transformative program pillar model. Discover how this model has ... -
Wisconsin Walleye: Now and Into the Future
(2024)"Walleye are one of the most popular species of fish in Wisconsin, prized by both anglers and tribal harvesters. The Wisconsin DNR recently completed a statewide planning effort for the future of walleye. Come hear about ... -
Walleyes for Tomorrow
(2024)"Who are Walleyes for Tomorrow? Learn about our history, hatchery operations, and how to start a chapter in your area. Also hear about the groups we work with and support. Presenter: Ken VanDenPlas, Walleyes for Tomorrow ... -
2024 Golden Gala Awards Program
(2024)"2024 Golden Gala Awards Ceremony for Wisconsin Lake Stewardship and Volunteer Stream Monitoring celebrated several deserving candidates this year. Enjoy this recording of (most of) the ceremony (we missed recording the ...
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