The newsletter discusses best management practices (BMPs) that farmers can implement to improve soil health and minimize environmental impact. BMPs such as cover crops and reduced tilling can increase soil organic matter, structure, and quality while reducing erosion and weeds. A farmer led watershed council is being established to discuss BMP experiences and benefits. An upcoming meeting only for farmers will provide a chance to share questions and concerns about BMPs without outside input. The resources section provides contact details for the local waterways association and links to learn more about BMPs.

The document provides information about aquatic invasive species (AIS) in local waterways. It discusses two types of AIS - faucet snails and New Zealand mudsnails. It encourages readers to monitor for these species and decontaminate any equipment exposed to infested waters. It also provides information on native shoreline plantings and volunteer opportunities for water quality monitoring.

The newsletter discusses best management practices (BMPs) that farmers can implement to improve soil health and minimize environmental impact. BMPs such as cover crops and reduced tilling can increase soil organic matter, structure, and quality while reducing erosion and weeds. A farmer led watershed council is being established to discuss BMP experiences and benefits. An upcoming meeting only for farmers will provide a chance to share questions and concerns about BMPs without outside input. The resources section provides contact details for the local waterways association and links to learn more about BMPs.

This document discusses several aquatic invasive species issues in the Waterway Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties area. It provides information on the purple loosestrife biocontrol program, which uses beetles to control the invasive plant. It also mentions that starry stonewort has been found in Pine Lake in Shawano County. The document encourages readers to follow inspection, removal, draining, and never moving protocols to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. It provides information on the upcoming Snapshot Day event to identify invasive species.