Lakes

Wisconsin - the word is thought to refer to a running river, which makes sense because lakes and rivers make up a large part of Wisconsin's natural resources.

sea lamprey in an aquarium with their mouths attached to the aquarium glass

Alien Profile: Sea Lamprey

Sea lampreys are members of an ancient family of "jawless fishes" that were around before the dinosaurs.

Eurasion Water-Milfoil on white background, Photo Credit: Flora of Wisconsin, Paul Skawinski, CC BY-SA

Eurasian Water-milfoil

Preventing milfoil from reaching a lake or spreading is extremely important.

illustration of muskellunge by Virgil Beck

Muskellunge - Wisconsin's State Fish

Meet the muskellunge—a lean, mean fightin' machine.

Ellingson Island & Split Rock Lighthouse at Sunset

What Makes a Lake?

Wisconsin - the word is thought to refer to a running river, which makes sense because lakes and rivers make up a large part of Wisconsin's natural resources.

a tiny fairy shrimp being held in a handful of water

Wonderful, Wacky, Water Critters

Lake life is plentiful and not all lake creatures are easy to see.