Conservation Corner

The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is Wisconsin’s largest fundraiser for bird conservation. It's like a walk-a-thon style fundraiser, but instead of logging miles, our participants are logging bird sightings! Each year, bird enthusiasts from across the state raise support...

Wisconsin Land & Water is thrilled to announce its annual series of Summer Conservation Camps, specially designed for middle and high school students eager to explore the wonders of nature and engage in hands-on conservation efforts. With a focus on environmental...

Northern Wisconsin is home to pristine lakes, vast forests, and diverse wildlife, but, like many regions, it faces environmental challenges such as soil degradation, nutrient runoff, and forest management issues.  I recently had a gentleman in my office discussing...

Once again, we are going to have our 4th  Annual Plant Sale.   A list of plants and an order form can be found on our website:  www.forestcountylandandwater.org.   You can download and print the plant sale flyer and the order form. You can also find the plant list and...

Winter in Northern Wisconsin typically means the arrival of a serene landscape blanketed in snow, transforming the region into a picturesque wonderland. However, this winter has brought forth an unusual phenomenon – a conspicuous lack of snowfall. This deviation from...

Wisconsin's winters are often characterized by biting cold, heavy snowfall, and frozen landscapes. However, the recent emergence of a peculiar weather phenomenon has brought unprecedented changes to the state's winter climate. El Niño, a climate cycle characterized by...

Once again, we are going to have our 4th Annual Plant Sale. A list of plants and an order form can be found on our website: www.forestcountylandandwater.org. You can download and print the plant sale flyer and the order form. You can also find the plant list and order...

I recently attended a meeting on PFAS and its impact on wildlife.  From bald eagles nesting near Lake Superior to mussels in the Mississippi River, scientists are increasingly studying Wisconsin wildlife for signs of the impact of ingesting the forever chemicals more...