Zebra Mussels in Lake Menomin

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Zebra Mussels in Lake Menomin
Menomonie, Wisconsin, 04/30/2024– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has
informed the City of Menomonie that Zebra Mussels have been found in Lake Menomin.


What are Zebra Mussels:


Zebra mussels are a small mollusk that are an invasive species in Wisconsin.
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2024 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. 

More than 18,800 people responded to the 2024 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person April 8 or online April 10-13. The results and questions

Menomonie to Host Electronics Recycling Event April 25

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MENOMONIE, WI (March 2024) – The City of Menomonie will be hosting an Electronics Collection Event for residents of the City of Menomonie, Town of Menomonie and Town of Red Cedar on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the City of Menomonie Community Services Department Shop (621

Red Cedar Watershed Conference goes underground

One of the many springs where ground water out flows to form the head waters of Wilson Creek. The current flow is lower than normal due to the extended drought.  The lack of snow cover and subsequent snow melt means much of the seasonal recharging of the water table will not occur.  Surface waters and shallow wells will have less water this summer.

The 2024 Red Cedar River Watershed Conference went underground with a focus on ground water this year. The first keynote speaker, Kevin Masarik, Groundwater Education Specialist, UW Stevens Point, shared his keynote entitled “Groundwater Quality in the Red Cedar Watershed.” He discussed the efforts