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UID:2141-1654693200-1654783200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:How Do Farming Practices Impact Soil Health and Water Quality? Research Update of the Watershed Impact Trial (WIT)
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Stroud Water Research Center and with funding from the William Penn Foundation\, the Rodale Institute is researching the links between farm management practices\, soil health\, and water quality. Different organic and conventional management practices will promote or degrade soil health\, which can affect downstream water quality. Join us for a mid-project update on what we have learned so far. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/how-do-farming-practices-impact-soil-health-and-water-quality-research-update-of-the-watershed-impact-trial-wit/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T130716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T130716Z
UID:2142-1654696800-1654700400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:IPM Approaches Addressing Insect Problems of Seed Crops
DESCRIPTION:The IPM Hour is a monthly online seminar covering a variety of IPM-related topics and research. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/ipm-approaches-addressing-insect-problems-of-seed-crops/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T130926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T130926Z
UID:2144-1654768800-1654776000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Heifer Grazing Compass Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The seminar will be a hands-on training session for the Heifer Grazing Compass from the University of Wisconsin and the Grassland 2.0 project. This session is intended for farmers interested in grazing and agricultural service providers. We will be walking through the different dynamics of the decision support tool using data based on a case study of a small family-owned dairy farm in Wisconsin that recently converted to a pasture-based system for their heifers. Participants are encouraged to download the tool and fill in the input data from the case study before the session. This is because in this training session we aim to have a rich discussion of the different functions of the tool\, and the possible “learning experiences” that can be displayed with the tool. \nAfter registering and prior to the webinar\, I will send you instructions to prepare for this webinar. If you do not receive an email upon submission of your registration\, contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org \nCheck out this link to find out more about the Heifer Grazing Compass – https://grasslandag.org/the-heifer-grazing-compass/ \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/heifer-grazing-compass-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T130827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T130827Z
UID:2143-1654768800-1654783200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to: \nIdentify common and new invasive plants in WI \nReport and map invasive plants with EDDMapS \nUse resources to plan effective management \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/invasive-plant-identification-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T131040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131040Z
UID:2145-1654779600-1654783200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Innovation Grants: Energy & Water Benchmarking Tools and Best Practices to Improve Resource Efficiency for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar during which we will discuss: \n– PowerScore\, a resource benchmarking tool\, offers growers deeper insight into their energy\, water\, and emissions efficiency; \n– Productivity key performance indicators enhance competitive business insights for growers; and \n– A library of controlled environment agriculture best practices guides helps operators to optimize crop yields and environmental improvements to meet sustainability targets and become more resilient in competitive markets. \nPresenters will explain how controlled environment agriculture facilities (greenhouses and indoor farms) can be benchmarked with PowerScore\, a free specialized online tool. PowerScore gives growers key performance indicators and calculates year-over-year changes to highlight areas of excellence and identify pathways for more resilient strategies. Panelists will share how growers and their project partners can access a library of curriculum\, attend live workshops\, and stream training on-demand on RII’s online CEA Learning Center. The speakers will demonstrate how to create PowerScore Performance Snapshots and share how case studies will celebrate best practices being implemented in the field. These resources can result in improved facility design\, support implementation of high-performance equipment\, and lead to quicker adoption of low- and no-cost strategies to address multiple NRCS resource concerns. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/conservation-innovation-grants-energy-water-benchmarking-tools-and-best-practices-to-improve-resource-efficiency-for-controlled-environment-agriculture-cea/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T131250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131250Z
UID:2147-1654794000-1654797600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Adaptive management\, wildlife\, choosing grazing regimes and styles
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on advanced concepts in taking regenerative grazing to the next level. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/adaptive-management-wildlife-choosing-grazing-regimes-and-styles/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T131158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131158Z
UID:2146-1654794000-1654801200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin’s Forever Chemical Crisis – Local Impacts and Community Action
DESCRIPTION:On this tour we’ll join Wisconsin’s Green Fire members John Robinson\, Meleesa Johnson\, Mark Thimke and other members of WGF’s Contaminants of Concern Work Group will join the mayors of Wausau and Rhinelander and other local officials for a tour and policy discussion at the Wisconsin River in downtown Wausau. \nPFAS are persistent chemicals used in manufacturing that can cause severe health problems and are being discovered in a growing number of Wisconsin communities. On this tour we’ll join Wisconsin’s Green Fire members John Robinson\, Meleesa Johnson\, Mark Thimke and other members of WGF’s Contaminants of Concern Work Group will join the mayors of Wausau and Rhinelander and other local officials for a tour and policy discussion at the Wisconsin River in downtown Wausau. You’ll learn more about the unique challenges managing and protecting people and our environment from the effects of PFAS in Wisconsin communities. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsins-forever-chemical-crisis-local-impacts-and-community-action/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220611
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T131359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131359Z
UID:2148-1654819200-1654905599@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:QGIS for Forestry
DESCRIPTION:Join in on 3-part series exploring QGIS applications for forestry. As part of this series\, Mick Wheaton of Valley View Forestry will lead you through hands-on exercises on the basics of QGIS and its use for manipulating data to create maps\, application to forestry recon and timber sales\, analyzing basic timber sale data\, and creating MFL maps using a customized templates. The series will be divided into three courses: Fundamentals of QGIS and Map Making\, QGIS Basics for Timber Sales\, and QGIS and MFL Mapping. \nJune 10\, 2022 – Fundamentals of QGIS and Map Making \n​June 17\, 2022 – QGIS Basics for Timber Sales \n​June 24\, 2022 – QGIS and MFL Mapping \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/qgis-for-forestry/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T131501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131501Z
UID:2149-1654941600-1654945200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Drs. Glen Stanosz and Scott Bowe\, UW-Madison\, for an introduction to Shiitake mushroom cultivation. This hands-on demonstration will begin with a discussion of the life cycle of Shiitake mushrooms. We will demonstrate how hardwood logs are prepared\, inoculated\, and tended to grow these delicious mushrooms. Come ready to work! Participants will be asked to form an assembly line to prepare and inoculate logs that can be taken home at the end of the session. You will have an opportunity to perform each step in the Shiitake process so you have the skills to build your own mushroom garden. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/shiitake-mushroom-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T131553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131553Z
UID:2150-1654943400-1654947000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Great River Graziers/Kickapoo Grazing Initiative pasture
DESCRIPTION:Natural fly treatment; water systems for landlock paddocks; and adding some annuals to areas that are short or beat up during dog days of summer (late July/August) \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/great-river-graziers-kickapoo-grazing-initiative-pasture/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T131649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T131649Z
UID:2151-1654974000-1654977600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Diseased\, Decayed\, Defective\, and Dangerous: When Good Trees Go Bad
DESCRIPTION:Trees provide a variety of benefits to society. But trees also lose branches or break when forces exceed their structural strength or the root-soil connection. Tree failure can cause severe damage to houses and other structures\, deny access or use of infrastructure\, and injure or kill people. Landowners have legal “duty of care” for trees on their properties\, including responsibility to obtain expert assistance when appropriate. Learn how qualified arborists assess tree risk by estimating likelihood of tree failure and impact\, and the consequences to property and people. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/diseased-decayed-defective-and-dangerous-when-good-trees-go-bad-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T142943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T142943Z
UID:2152-1655125200-1655128800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Making the Most of Birds’ Diet and Foraging Strategies
DESCRIPTION:The Role of Birds on the Farm Course: Lesson 7 – Making the Most of Birds’ Diet and Foraging Strategies \nUpon successfully completing this lesson\, participants will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between insectivores\, carnivores and omnivores.\nDistinguish between aerial\, tree\, shrub and ground foraging birds.\nEvaluate the different roles birds play based on when\, what and how they eat\, and where they forage.\nDetermine what type of birds to support based on the farm’s crops and their pests.\n\nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/making-the-most-of-birds-diet-and-foraging-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143102Z
UID:2153-1655125200-1655128800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Tile Flow Design Using CPS 606/620
DESCRIPTION:These supporting practices are only a small part of the designs for waterways\, WASCOBs\, and other main practices. Fundamentals for following practice standards 620 and 606 are usually briefly covered. This Tech Talk will go a little deeper into the practice standards\, terminology when using these “tile” practices\, and explain their connection to their main counterparts like 412 and 638. Join in to get a better understanding of the “why” when utilizing and meeting these standards in your design. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/tile-flow-design-using-cps-606-620/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143212Z
UID:2154-1655143200-1655146800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Learning Circles (Bilingual) - Cover Crops for Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this spring for Soil Health Virtual Learning Circles featuring presenters on soil health and soil conservation topics for your farm. The six one-hour Learning Circles will be done via video conferencing and taught in English and Spanish. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/soil-health-learning-circles-bilingual-cover-crops-for-soil-health/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143323Z
UID:2155-1655208000-1655213400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Water Steward Program
DESCRIPTION:Fresh water is Earth’s most precious resource. We all use it every day and can all have an impact on the ability to provide reliable supplies of clean water now and for future generations. \nParticipants will learn about how our local water system works and the human impact on water. You will also gain knowledge and skills about practical actions to conserve\, protect\, restore\, and advocate for our local water systems. Learn the ins and outs of our local water system and get your water questions answered. \nThe program will give you the tools you need to implement water conservation\, protection\, and restoration actions in your life. To fully complete the program and receive the water steward certification\, participants will complete a water action of their choosing with the support of Sustain Dane. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/water-steward-program/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143440Z
UID:2156-1655211600-1655215200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Watershed-Wide Infiltration and Flood Benefits from the Fields
DESCRIPTION:Participants will joint to learn about the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Project\, Kansas Health Watersheds and how available authorities did a sensitivity analysis on watershed wide soil health management systems in Kansas. \nThis presentation will cover several subtopics: 1) An introduction to the Silver Jackets Program and the inter-agency projects. 2) Understanding the nexus: One flood risk management measure\, a land use incentive. 3) Why watershed approaches and natural and nature-based features should be seen as the center point of future partnerships. 4) Future work\, including watershed approaches and climate change evaluations. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/watershed-wide-infiltration-and-flood-benefits-from-the-fields/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143551Z
UID:2157-1655251200-1655423999@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Principles and Foundations of Water Stewardsip
DESCRIPTION:Principles\, foundations and best practices to improve water stewardship strategy and performance from the board room to the shop floor \nCurriculum Includes:\nWater Risk & The Need for Water Stewardship\nWater Stewardship 101\nWater & Business\nThe Water Stewardship Journey\nDecoding the World of Water Stewardship \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/principles-and-foundations-of-water-stewardsip/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143659Z
UID:2158-1655294400-1655298000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:NRCS and Streambank Soil Bio-engineering
DESCRIPTION:The subject presentation will provide an overview of the use of stream bank soil bio-engineering practice used as part of NRCS conservation work. Both plant based and structural based practices will be discussed. \nFor more than 80 years\, NRCS and its predecessor agencies have worked in close partnerships with farmers and ranchers\, local and state governments\, and other federal agencies to maintain healthy and productive working landscapes. It is NRCS policy to provide ecosystem-based assistance to all our customers to help them improve ecosystem health\, restore damaged ecosystems\, and sustain natural resources. NRCS has been involved in stream bank stabilization and restoration since the beginning of the agency. Stabilization and restoration techniques have ranged from hard protection to stream bank soil bio-engineering. Stream bank soil bio-engineering is defined as the use of live and dead plant materials in combination with natural and synthetic support materials for slope stabilization\, erosion reduction\, and vegetative establishment. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/nrcs-and-streambank-soil-bio-engineering/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143800Z
UID:2159-1655298000-1655301600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly Ecology and Biocontrol Efforts
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Dr. Ann E. Hajek\, a professor of the Department of Entomology at Cornell University\, was elected as an ESA Fellow in 2018. She is nationally and internationally known for her research in invertebrate pathology\, biological control\, disease ecology\, and invasive species. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/spotted-lanternfly-ecology-and-biocontrol-efforts/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T143846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T143846Z
UID:2160-1655319600-1655323200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Native Bees w/ Melinda Myers
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URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/supporting-native-bees-w-melinda-myers/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T144846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T144846Z
UID:2161-1655337600-1655510399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Communications Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This two-day in-person technical training is open to members of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Wildlife Society\, and will feature three modules about effective communication skills\, particularly in the conservation field. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/communications-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T144951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T144951Z
UID:2162-1655337600-1655510399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Water Stewardship in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Principles\, foundations and best practices to improve water stewardship strategy and performance from the board room to the shop floor \nCurriculum Includes: \nCorporate / Enterprise Water Stewardship:\nMateriality & Use\nRisk Assessment & Prioritization\nStrategy & Policy Development\nTargets & Goals\nDisclosure & Reporting \nOperational Water Stewardship:\nSystems Approach\nSite Assessment\nWatershed Assessment\nStakeholder Engagement\nShared Challenge & Risks\nContextual Planning\nImplementation of Actions\nDisclosure & Reporting \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/water-stewardship-in-practice/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T145100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T145100Z
UID:2163-1655382600-1655386200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:The Agroforestry Series: Agroforestry 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn agroforestry concepts and techniques that can help landowners and farmers meet their conservation and business goals. Hosted by the Savanna Institute\, Delta Institute\, and Liberty Prairie Foundation. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/the-agroforestry-series-agroforestry-101/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T145219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T145219Z
UID:2164-1655395200-1655406000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Common Highways and Forever Free: Milwaukee Lakefront Tour
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon boat ride from 4-6pm where participants will hear all about the issues surrounding the Public Trust Doctrine from the water. Our speaker panel includes Michael Cain\, co-chair of WGF’s Public Trust and Wetlands work group\, Historian John Gurda\, Rhonda Nordstrom\, Water City Program Coordinator with Milwaukee Water Commons\, and Cheryl Nenn\, Riverkeeper with Milwaukee’s Riverkeeper. The boat tour will be followed by a social hour from 6-7pm at the Sail Loft restaurant. \nThe Wisconsin Constitution declares that all navigable waters (where it is possible to float a canoe or small boat) are “common highways and forever free” and held in trust by the state for the public good. Also known as the Public Trust Doctrine\, the Wisconsin DNR is charged with protecting our navigable waters and their water quality as well as peoples’ rights to recreate on them and enjoy their scenic beauty. \nWith its miles of Lake Michigan lakefront and riverfront property\, Milwaukee’s water has long been a source of pride and a defining characteristic for the city. Since the Clean Water Act was signed into law 50 years ago\, the Milwaukee\, Menomonee and Kinnikinic rivers have seen a transformation from heavily polluted with toxic chemicals and industrial waste to a recovering system shared by fish\, birds\, and people alike. \nDespite these successes\, Milwaukee’s lakefront and riverfronts have long been at the center of Public Trust Doctrine disputes. Challenges arise when private developers or businesses attempt to privatize lakebed areas which must be maintained for public use and enjoyment. Disputes highlight social justice and equity issues related to access as well as threats to surrounding water quality and scenic enjoyment. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/common-highways-and-forever-free-milwaukee-lakefront-tour/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T145325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T145325Z
UID:2165-1655402400-1655409600@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Pasture Plant ID and Custom Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Stop out to Jacob & Jessica Hutter’s farm\, E3505 East Harris Rd\, La Valle to learn about pasture plant identification & discuss all the different characteristics of those plants. We will also be discussing custom grazing. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/pasture-plant-id-and-custom-grazing/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T145430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T145430Z
UID:2166-1655424000-1655510399@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference
DESCRIPTION:This popular annual program on lake science\, policy\, and culture brings together lake-lovers from all around northwest Wisconsin. The all-day program is a great opportunity for lake enthusiasts\, local government officials and others interested in enjoying and protecting our lakes to take in a number of educational presentations. This year’s conference is being planned as an in-person event with one virtual stream online. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/northwest-wisconsin-lakes-conference/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T145545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T145545Z
UID:2167-1655461800-1655465400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Blanchard’s cricket frog (Acris blanchardi) spring movement ecology in Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:The Blanchard’s cricket frog (Acris blanchardi) experienced widespread declines in distribution and abundance along its northern range in the mid-to-late 1900s. Since then\, species experts have begun monitoring Blanchard’s cricket frogs and researching the key facets of their ecology and life history to help prevent future declines and manage for healthy and sustainable populations. The objectives of research done in 2010-11 were to study the phenology\, movements\, habitat use\, and life history of Blanchard’s cricket frogs in southwest Wisconsin through visual encounter surveys and marking techniques. The results of this research were recently published in the journal Herpetological Conservation and Biology. Join Wisconsin DNR conservation biologist Andrew Badje to hear about past and current conservation efforts for this species in Wisconsin and to learn how recent results are driving conservation efforts for this species in Wisconsin today. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/blanchards-cricket-frog-acris-blanchardi-spring-movement-ecology-in-wisconsin/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Manure nutrient trends and creating dynamic “book values” through ManureDB
DESCRIPTION:Presenters include Melissa Wilson\, University of Minnesota and Nancy Bohl-Bormann\, University of Minnesota \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/manure-nutrient-trends-and-creating-dynamic-book-values-through-manuredb/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T090000
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SUMMARY:Citizen Lake Monitoring Network Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can help your lake! Citizen Lake Monitors collect data on lake health that is used to identify water quality trends and establish restoration goals. The first half of this workshop will introduce you to lake monitoring and how to measure water clarity\, a simple but important measure of water quality. Then we will learn about aquatic invasive species and how to look for them on your lake. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/citizen-lake-monitoring-network-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T215244
CREATED:20220602T151424Z
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SUMMARY:Adding Small-scale Dairy Processing for Farm Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear Cella Langer and Emmet Fisher share the story of how they started their small\, rotationally grazed dairy cow herd and on-farm\, Grade A creamery. This field day will include a tour of silvopastures\, seasonal milking parlor\, and Grade A dairy plant. Learn how the creamery fits into the bigger picture of their farm business CSA model. They’ll also cover direct marketing\, navigating the regulatory process for starting a dairy plant\, and answer any questions about starting and running this type of enterprise. There will also be milk and yogurt for sale from their farm store! \nThe 2022 growing season is Emmet and Cella’s 10th season in production. They raise vegetables for 75 CSA members who all pick up on the farm through their free-choice\, market-style CSA from April-December. They also rotationally graze pigs\, laying hens\, beef cattle\, and four dairy cows which they milk for their on-farm Grade A Dairy plant. Most of the eggs\, meat\, milk and yogurt produced is sold through the CSA and a couple small wholesale channels. They cultivate small amounts of cut flowers and shiitake mushrooms as well. They value feeding their community and their own family as much as possible from the farm through as much of the year as possible. Their farming model is built on a belief in diversity\, small-scale production\, self-reliance\, and minimal inputs. They follow organic practices in all our enterprises\, though are not certified organic. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/adding-small-scale-dairy-processing-for-farm-diversity/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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