Past Events:

Stream Monitoring Training April 28 in Manitowoc

Manitowoc River Watershed Stewardship Group Seminar: Stream Monitor Training
Saturday, April 28, 2007   9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Silver Creek Park

Brochure
Download: Water Action Volunteers Press Release (205 KB)

Size matters: Forest measurements 101

Whether your goal is timber production, forest health, or wildlife habitat, counting
and measuring your trees is the first step to take. Using simple tools, you can
evaluate your forest resource, learn how quickly your trees are growing, and
determine which trees should be harvested and when. Learn how to calculate
board feet, cords, basal area, stocking and more. Hands-on session. Please bring a
calculator and be prepared for the indoors and outdoors.

Brillion: Saturday, April 28 • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Woodland Dunes: Saturday, April 28 • 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Brochure
Download: Woodland Owners PDF (4.4 MB)

2nd Annual Sheboygan River Litter Clean-up

Register Soon for May 19th, Registration by May 9th

Download: Sheboygan River Clean Up Mail-in Registration (66 KB)
Download: Sheboygan River Clean Up Letter Size Flyer (299 KB)
Download: Sheboygan River Clean Up Third Page Flyer (667 KB)

Forest health and invasive species

Learn about native forest pests, both insects and diseases, commonly found in eastern Wisconsin and exotic insect pests such as the emerald ash borer. Learn about invasive plants that cause problems in our forests, such as buckthorn, garlic mustard, and reed canary grass. A walk following the presentation will allow you to see invasive plants first hand.

Brillion: Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Woodland Dunes: Sunday, May 6, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Maywood: Thursday, May 10 • 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Brochure
Download: Woodland Owners PDF (4.4 MB)

People and programs:
Assistance in managing your woodland

The creation of a healthy, productive woodland requires knowledge of specific techniques and the investment of time and money. This session will introduce you to the people, programs and organizations that offer technical and financial assistance in woodland management.

Maywood: Wednesday, June 6 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Brillion: Tuesday, June 12 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Dunes: Thursday, June 14 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Brochure
Download: Woodland Owners PDF (4.4 MB)

Contact:

Deb Beyer
UW Extension Basin Educator
Lakeshore and Sheboygan Basins
deb.beyer@ces.uwex.edu

Manitowoc County Offices Complex
Soil and Water Department
4319 Expo Dr.
Manitowoc, WI 54421
phone: (920)683-2720
fax: (920)683-5131

Saving the Watershed:  Environmental Activities at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum

The Wisconsin Maritime Museum and the City of Manitowoc, with the support of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, are providing two more opportunities for citizens to take action to improve the health of the Manitowoc River Watershed.   

On Thursday, June 14 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. participate in a question and answer session with Steve Hogler, Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist and Barry Matthews, retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sea lamprey specialist.  Bring your questions concerning the health of fish in the Great Lakes watershed and the impact of aquatic invasive species in our waterways. Free to the public in the Riverview Room at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. 

On Friday, June 22 from 1-3 p.m. and Saturday, June 23 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. you can stencil storm drains in Manitowoc neighborhoods to help remind city residents that Manitowoc’s storm drains lead directly to the Manitowoc River and Lake Michigan.  Volunteers will meet at the Museum both days before heading out to various neighborhoods.  Volunteers can come for one session or both.  This is a great activity for families with children ages 10 and up and is an excellent way for high school students to earn community service hours. 
Please call Wendy at the museum (684-0218) if you’d like to stencil so that we can be sure to have enough supplies on hand!

Thursday, June 14  6:30-8:00 p.m. - “What’s Living in our Waterways?”
Friday, June 22  1:00-3:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 23, 2007 9:30-11:30 a.m. - “Storm Drain Stenciling Community Activity”

For more information, Contact:
Wendy Lutzke at 866-724-2356
wlutzke@wisconsinmaritime.org