“The Sheboygan Rotary Club’s Restoration Of Our Trees Sheboygan (ROOTS) along with the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership in collaboration with the Sheboygan Area School District is continuing with Phase-III of the reforestation of District campuses this fall. The multi-year reforestation of twenty SASD campuses this year involves 30 large trees planted at South High School, and 60 more at Jackson Elementary Schools on Saturday, October 18th.” – WHBL
Read More“Celebrating its sweet-sixteen this year, Sheboygan Water Utility’s one-acre prairie is an example of public services using native plantings for practical and environmental benefit. Established by seed in 2009, the prairie reduces maintenance expenses at the site and discourages unauthorized access…” – Maywood Environmental Park
Read MoreIn 2023, Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) and Restoration of Our Trees Sheboygan (ROOTS) launched a collaborative effort to restore the tree canopy across Sheboygan Area School District (SASD) campuses. With funding support from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Urban Forestry Program, this initiative aims to replace over 300 ash trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation and create vibrant, green spaces for students and the community.
Read MoreThe Sheboygan River Basin Partnership (SRBP), a Partner Group of Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP), has a longstanding commitment to cultivating community partnerships that promote stewardship and sound decision-making for a healthier Sheboygan River Basin. This year, SRBP has renewed its focus on expanding public engagement through new and existing collaborations, furthering its mission to engage the community in meaningful conservation action.
Read MoreThe Sheboygan Rotary Club’s Restoration Of Our Trees Sheboygan (ROOTS) and Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) have partnered with Sheboygan Area School District (SASD) to enhance tree canopies in public school properties through a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), launched on October 19, 2024, with matching funds from ROOTS and LNRP.
JoAnne "Grandma Jo" Friedman is leading a movement in Sheboygan to replace traditional grass with white clover, advocating for its eco-friendly benefits like drought resistance, low maintenance, and support for pollinators.
Read More“The City of Sheboygan is one of twelve communities around the state to receive a grant aimed at planting more trees. The city is set to receive $5,000 from Alliant Energy’s One Million Trees initiative to help repopulate county parks with trees…”
Read MoreExtreme precipitation events, coastal storms, and fluctuating water levels pose threats to Lake Michigan coastal communities. Flooding, erosion, and storm surge can threaten properties and impair infrastructure and other assets that are vital to the region’s economic security. Agricultural and urban runoff during heavy rain events can also impair water quality in receiving water bodies, further threatening recreation and tourism. Planning, preparing for and adapting to these and other climate change hazards can enhance community resilience and strengthen coastal economies.
Read MoreLakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP), a Wisconsin environmental nonprofit focused upon land and water conservation in the Lake Michigan basin, has recently led forward critical collaborative restoration work at the Sheboygan Marsh that will help protect fish and wildlife and improve recreational hunting, fishing, and bird-watching.
Read MoreLike many navigable rivers in our region, the Sheboygan River has seen a lot of changes over the decades. One of the more noticeable and positive changes, along with gradual improvements to water quality and riparian habitats, has to do with more and more canoers, kayakers, and paddlers now using the river as a source of recreation, inspiration, and exercise…
Read MoreThe Amsterdam Dunes Preservation Area is a 328-acre property owned by Sheboygan County, adjacent to the western shore of Lake Michigan and the Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station and State Natural Area. Together, these conservation properties form a significant undeveloped, protected natural area that has been identified by WDNR and Sheboygan County as a priority area for conservation…
Read More“The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council has announced awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry on the management of urban and community forest resources.” – Wisconsin DNR
Read MoreSHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) – When your fall color tour of Sheboygan County reveals large swaths of already-bare trees, then you’re likely not seeing signs of early autumn, but the work of the Emerald Ash Borer, a small beetle which kills ash trees in a few short years when the larvae eat the tree’s sap-carrying tissue beneath the bark…
Read MoreSHEBOYGAN - About 2,000 trees will be planted throughout the county to counteract the toll the emerald ash borer has taken on the tree population. A $200,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service will pay for the trees, which will be planted on land owned by the county, like at the Sheboygan Broughton Marsh, Gerber Lake…
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