Wisconsin is home to two native skunk species, the striped skunk and the spotted skunk. While they sometimes cause problems, skunks can benefit landowners, farmers and gardeners alike because they eat common pests like field mice, moles, and insects and serve as prey for other animals.

Chipmunks and ground squirrels are common rodents in Wisconsin. They are active burrowers during warm months of the year and hibernate during the winter.

Statewide partners including Extension Lakes developed the Shoreland Evaluation Tool to help lakeshore owners better understand and participate in habitat restoration and runoff and erosion control projects. The evaluation tool walks you through questions about the physical aspects of your lake or river property, as well as how you manage it.