Also known as reeds or pencil reeds, bulrushes are considered a valuable part of a lake’s ecosystem. They grow in marshes and along shorelines of lakes and ponds up to eight feet deep and can rise ...

The other week, someone here in town brought by a big plastic bag with all sorts of plant matter inside. The plants had all come from a small pond behind his home, here in Columbia, and this fellow ...

Aquatic weeds can be a problem for many area ponds, due to their excessive growth interfering with activities such as fishing, swimming and boating. While aquatic plants are beneficial for ponds, at ...

It was a relatively quiet morning on the lake with very little wind. My wife, Colette, and I were cruising the shallows checking out the aquatic vegetation. Between the clear water and the lack of ...

Wisconsin's Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day, scheduled for Aug. 9, aims to educate the public about harmful non-native species. Volunteers will learn to identify, report, and control invasive ...