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Endangered bat, bee and orchid ranges overlap Kettle Moraines
October 4, 2026
Northern Long-Eared Bat and Rusty patched bumble bee, both federally endangered, have ranges overlapping Kettle Moraines, along with threatened . No designated critical habitat overlaps the area; species presence here is based on range mapping, not observation.
Ashippun River flagged for phosphorus impairment
October 4, 2026
Ashippun River is listed on Wisconsin's 2026 303(d) impaired waters list (Category 5P) for Total Phosphorus impairment, with no EPA-approved TMDL yet in place. The river requires development of a restoration plan to reduce total phosphorus loading and allow it to meet water quality standards.
Band-winged meadowhawk seen in Watertown
October 4, 2026
A was observed at Preserve Park Drive in Watertown on October 2, 2026. This dragonfly's presence in early October indicates continued availability of clean, well-oxygenated aquatic habitat that supports pollution-sensitive aquatic insect development in the ecosystem's water bodies.
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