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Is it safe to swim

WebBlue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are responsible for harmful algal blooms. This is because some cyanobacteria can produce toxins that cause adverse health effects for both humans and their pets. While not all blue-green algae produce harmful toxins, those that do can cause rashes, diarrhea, and respiratory problems.

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Soil Health for Lake Health

WebWhen rill, sheet, and gully erosion occur on exposed agricultural soils, it’s a pretty easy guess as to where that displaced phosphorus laden soil eventually ends up. For farmers, the foundation of their livelihood is quite literally the soil. So, they can’t afford to let it slip seaward. Because of soil’s importance, there is an increasing interest in farming …

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Keeping it Covered: Cover Crops for Soil Health and Water Quality

WebOrganic matter is one of the soil components that holds water. Really healthy soils will have organic matter levels of 5% or higher. Studies have shown that increasing a soil’s organic matter level by 1% will allow it to hold 20,000-25,000 more gallons of water per acre. Not only does organic matter hold water, but it also holds soil

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Satellite Monitoring: Blue-green Algal Blooms from Space

WebThe satellite imagery represents algae concentrations in cells per mL, and only detects blue-green algae. In Wisconsin, there is an advisory level of. >100,000 cells/mL or if a scum layer is visible. There is an increased risk of adverse health effects relating to harmful algal blooms as the concentrations of algae increase in size.

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Fox-Wolf Soil Health Project in Pipe Creek Watershed

WebClimate Smart Agriculture Project Manager: Katie Woodrow, 920.915.5767 or [email protected]. To receive periodic updates on these projects as well as many others, please subscribe to our newsletters: CLICK HERE. Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance recovery initiative. Contact us at [email protected].

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Pipe Creek GLRI Project Video

WebFond du Lac County Land & Water Department recently published a video that highlights our Pipe Creek Watershed GLRI project. Fond du Lac County was able to hire Zach Laughlin, who created the video, thanks to this Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant. Zach provides boots on the ground support for the farmers challenged to implement soil

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Rat River Watershed Soil Health – Project Background

WebThe Rat River Watershed in Winnebago County is at the top of the priority list for targeted efforts to reduce phosphorus pollution in the Winnebago Waterways Lake Management Plan.The Plan serves as a strategy for region-wide, multi-partner efforts to restore the health of the Winnebago Lakes.

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Soil Health in Progress

WebThe efforts of Dave, Chad, Zach, and Korin are part of a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance GLRI funded project in Pipe Creek. The goals of the grant project are twofold: 1.) To get adoption on the land of the best management practices within a dairy system—no tillage, cover crops, and low disturbance manure; and. 2.)

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Winnebago Waterways » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

WebWinnebago Waterways is a program of the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance. The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is an independent non-profit organization that works to protect and restore the water resources of the Fox-Wolf River Basin. We are focused on finding cost effective, science-based solutions. To meet our goals, we work with partners to maximize

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Pipe Farmer Champions Demonstrate Progress

WebDave Simon (Prairie Rock Farms) and Chad Tasch (Tasch’s Custom LLC) were introduced to readers in the Basin Buzz this past summer as the Pipe Creek Farmer Champions. Working with the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and Fond du Lac County Land & Water Conservation Department (FDL LWCD) under a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative …

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Agriculture » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

WebSoil Health in Progress Project Partners: The Basin Buzz is a semi-annual newsletter printed and distributed by the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance through our conservation agriculture initiatives. Related articles and news are periodically shared through this online blog. CLICK HERE for the Basin Buzz Blog.

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Soil Health Equipment & Demonstration Facility (SHED)

WebOutagamie County with support from Brown County, Oneida Nation and NEW Water, has established a Soil Health Equipment and Demonstration Facility (S.H.E.D). This 25 acre facility will showcase innovative equipment and cropping practices as well as serve as a hub for storing soil health equipment and hosting grower meetings.

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Crop Rotation Systems for Soil Erosion Reductions & Increased …

WebNew Study Shows Diversified Crop Rotation System Could Be Adopted Widely Across Corn Belt And Increase Corn-Soy Yields While Slashing Soil Erosion and Water Pollution. WASHINGTON (May 9, 2017)—A new study released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found that modified three- and four-crop farming systems could be …

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Basin Buzz » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

WebYour local source for soil health and conservation agriculture news The Basin Buzz is a semi-annual newsletter printed and distributed by the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance through our conservation agriculture initiatives. Articles and news are periodically shared through this online blog. Check out the latest

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Northern Asylum for the Insane: Asylum Point and Lighthouse

WebThe lighthouse stands sentinel in a once busy area known as Asylum Point Park that separates North and South Asylum Bay. It was formerly known as Lighthouse Island and Picnic Point. WCC and WPS were involved with this area’s development in the 1930’s and 40’s and reportedly constructed the lighthouse in 1937 on an artificial island

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2022 Farmer Roundtable: Redefining the Soil Health Conversation

WebHear from other farmers about the good, the bad, and the ugly of soil health and other conservation practices. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Event date: February 16th, 2022. Location: Fin N’ Feather Showboats (22 W Main St, Winneconne, WI 54986) Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (*special morning session begins at 9am) Keynote Speaker: Keith Berns, …

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Farm Climate Smart » Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

WebThe Commodities Project will focus on reducing runoff, sequestering carbon, and ensuring that Northeast Wisconsin farmers and conservation professionals stay up to date on quickly-changing environmental and market conditions. Fox-Wolf will work with underserved and minority farmers to gather data that firmly establishes the connections between healthy …

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