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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forest Ecology Working Group (FEWG) and NCTC\, working in collaboration with many FWS programs and partners\, have developed a monthly lecture series to address the 50-year decline of 3 billion birds through partnerships\, conservation science and forest management. The series tells a compelling story about forest bird population declines\, partnership opportunities\, and forest management actions that can support bird population recovery and sustainability. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/1314/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T161344Z
UID:1315-1634644800-1634650200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:4-part Digital Dialogue: What are healthy agroecosystems?
DESCRIPTION:Grassland 2.0 is hosting a 4-part Digital Dialogue focusing on the question – What are healthy agroecosystems? The digital dialogues will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT this fall with the following schedule: \nTuesday\, September 21st – Dan Smith \nTuesday\, October 19th – Stephan van Vliet \nTuesday\, November 16th – Thelma Heidel-Baker \nTuesday\, December 7th – Adam Abel \nThe format will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a facilitated questions and answer session.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/4-part-digital-dialogue-what-are-healthy-agroecosystems/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T161503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T161503Z
UID:1316-1634648400-1634652000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Create your spark: How to cultivate an innovative team
DESCRIPTION:Innovation is a term that is thrown around a lot. \nWe want our government agencies to be innovative\, to be creative\, to think outside the box\, but agencies are also tasked with incredibly important missions that need stable and constant attention in order for them to be successful. \nJoin us online to learn how you can instill small-scale innovation like process improvements\, and creative rethinking of outdated practices into your work to add a spark of creativity while still achieving the mission of your agency. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/create-your-spark-how-to-cultivate-an-innovative-team/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T161633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T161633Z
UID:1317-1634648400-1634652000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Understanding patterns of fish kill events in Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Fish kill events can serve as indicators of a changing environment\, disease emergence\, or stressors. Recent reviews of fish kill events in Minnesota and Wisconsin have revealed predictable patterns\, which forecast an increased frequency of fish kill events as the climate warms. It is important that we improve the investigation and reporting of fish kill events\, understand the underlying drivers\, and develop management strategies to limit the impacts to protect ecosystem health. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/understanding-patterns-of-fish-kill-events-in-minnesota-and-wisconsin-lakes/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T161915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T161915Z
UID:1319-1634688000-1634860799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Sedimentation & Erosion Control Inspector (WISECI) Best Management Practices
DESCRIPTION:Learn techniques to manage construction site stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and eliminate problems before they cause higher costs and slowdowns for your project. Save time and money by avoiding erosion and sediment releases. Learn about Wisconsin regulations and requirements for construction site inspection\, EPA SWPPP requirements for inspections\, proper documentation procedures\, how to recognize poorly managed erosion and sediment control BMPs on construction sites\, and guidance for keeping your projects in compliance with local\, state and federal requirements. With this training\, you’ll join the team of professionals with EPA SWPPP training and the Wisconsin-specific credentials of Wisconsin Sedimentation & Erosion Control Inspector (WISECI)\, as well as the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services – Soil Erosion Inspector. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsin-sedimentation-erosion-control-inspector-wiseci-best-management-practices/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T161749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T161749Z
UID:1318-1634716800-1634720400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Clean Lakes 101: Yahara CLEAN Strategic Plan 3.0
DESCRIPTION:The Yahara River Watershed contributes significantly to the region’s economic vitality and quality of life. Despite years of investment in water quality improvements\, the watershed’s five lakes remain highly eutrophic\, and intensifying climate impacts threaten to further deteriorate water quality. \nThe Yahara CLEAN Compact\, a diverse coalition of 19 organizations and agencies\, seeks to improve and protect regional water quality by strengthening community partnerships and uniting around shared\, measurable goals. This presentation by the consultant team of SmithGroup and Urban Assets will describe the process and recommendations of the Yahara CLEAN Compact’s 3.0 Plan\, a strategic playbook developed through community input for reducing phosphorus and bacteria in the lakes. \nThe plan outlines a comprehensive series of strategies to improve water quality and defines key roles and responsibilities of various landowners and managers within the watershed for contributing to healthier lakes. Everyone has a role to play. Register for this presentation to learn what you can do to restore cleaner lakes. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/clean-lakes-101-yahara-clean-strategic-plan-3-0/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T162347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162347Z
UID:1322-1634734800-1634738400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:SGSO Network Webinar - School Food Service and School Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Hear how school gardens can be intertwined with the work of school nutrition programs. We will share case studies related to school food service program funding and staffing support of school gardens\, garden to cafeteria programs\, and policies to support school gardening efforts. Bring your questions and ideas to share as we will allow time for Q and A. \nWe recognize that we ask multiple questions in our registration. This is to better inform our presenters and to share with our audience during our presentation. Thanks for sharing. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/sgso-network-webinar-school-food-service-and-school-gardens/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T162502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162502Z
UID:1323-1634734800-1634738400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:How to harness social messaging for better citizen engagement
DESCRIPTION:Long gone are the days where government agencies should rely on brick-and-mortar locations to respond to the needs of the constituents. \nSocial messaging – using applications like Facebook or Twitter to interact with an organization – is replacing the phone as the preferred communication channel. During the pandemic\, we saw those previously thought to be digitally excluded adopt social messaging as a way to stay in touch with their loved ones. For them\, social messaging may be the only form of digital channel they will ever use. \nThis begs the question: should social messaging become the standard for citizen engagement? \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/how-to-harness-social-messaging-for-better-citizen-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T162617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162617Z
UID:1324-1634734800-1634738400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Forestry BMPs for Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:BMPs – Best Management Practices for Forestry Invasive Species are voluntary practices that were developed to coincide and complement Legislative Rule NR 40 https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/nr/001/40.pdf which works as a way of classifying Invasive Species across the board. The BMPs are designed to be a practical response when addressing Invasives in a forested setting when logging practices are in place. They were adopted in September of 2009 and since that time we have trained thousands of Foresters\, Loggers and Landowners on the practicality of implementing prior to planning a harvest especially when Invasive species are present. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/forestry-bmps-for-invasive-species/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T162749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162749Z
UID:1325-1634752800-1634756400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:WASPS: Their Biology\, Diversity\, and Role as Beneficial Insects and Pollinators of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Author Heather Holm will be sharing from her new book\, “WASPS\,” which features approximately 150 species of flower-visiting wasps that occur in eastern North America\, and the specific native plants and habitat each species depends upon. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wasps-their-biology-diversity-and-role-as-beneficial-insects-and-pollinators-of-native-plants/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211022
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T162910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162910Z
UID:1326-1634774400-1634860799@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Imagine a Day Without Water
DESCRIPTION:No water to drink\, or wash your hands with. No water to shower\, flush the toilet\, or do laundry. Hospitals would close without water. Firefighters couldn’t put out fires and farmers couldn’t water their crops. Disease would spread. \nThis year\, we want to help you learn more about where your water comes from and where your water goes. We’ll take a deeper dive into the impact drinking water and wastewater providers have within your community. Many Americans take water for granted every day. But what would a day be like without water? Imagine a Day Without Water 2021 will be the seventh annual day to raise awareness and educate America about the value of water. \nImagine a Day Without Water is a national education campaign that brings together diverse stakeholders to highlight how water is essential\, invaluable\, and in need of investment. This year\, the day of action will take place on October 21\, 2021\, and will include events\, resolutions\, student contests\, social media engagement\, and more\, all across the country. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/imagine-a-day-without-water/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T164101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T164101Z
UID:1327-1634774400-1635119999@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:The four-day Wisconsin Science Festival features events throughout Wisconsin for people of all ages. Activities include hands-on science experiments\, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists\, demonstrations\, performances\, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Teachers and school districts are encouraged to preregister to participate in our virtual field trip live sessions with scientists covering a wide variety of topics. \nDon’t miss your chance to explore the fascinating world of fungi\, dive into archaeology\, experiment at home\, discover the variety of species in Wisconsin during our statewide BioBlitz and more! \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wisconsin-science-festival/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T164838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T164838Z
UID:1333-1634785200-1634832000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:USDA Office Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
DESCRIPTION:As the Partnerships Liaison for the Office\, Joe will highlight successes of the Urban Agriculture Planning and Implementation grants and Compost and Food Waste Reduction grants\, both of which are managed by the office\, outcomes from the office’s 2-year tenure\, and the new Urban Agriculture Federal Advisory Committee and the new FSA Urban and Suburban Pilot County Committees. Information will be helpful for districts and municipalities to identify new partnering opportunities and other ways to engage with the office. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/usda-office-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T164218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T164218Z
UID:1328-1634810400-1634814000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:EddMAPs Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Invasive Species Program Coordinator Matt Wallrath of Upper Sugar River Watershed Association for this training on how to ID and report invasive plant species! Matt will explain why invasive species are a problem for our environmental and economic heath. Top species of concern will be presented with tips for how to ID invasive species\, followed by a short training on how to use Eddmaps and the mobile Eddmaps Pro app to report species right in your own backyard or nearby park. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/eddmaps-training/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T164351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T164351Z
UID:1329-1634810400-1634814000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Spatial and Temporal Scaling of Biofilter Media Performance Data and Updates to WinSLAMM
DESCRIPTION:There are many publications reporting the performance of isolated stormwater controls\, but relatively few that have examined how the use of many of these controls function at larger scales and for long periods of time. Researchers\, stormwater managers and regulators need to know answers to such questions as: \n\nAre source area distributed controls effective in reducing outfall discharges?\nCan results from small-scale laboratory and pilot-scale field experiments be up-scaled to large\, long-term installations?\nHow robust are stormwater controls for extended periods?\nHow do local groundwater conditions affect bioretention performance\, and what is the potential for groundwater contamination?\n\nThis presentation summarizes the results from several research projects that Bob Pitt and their students have been involved with that address scaling issues and these questions. Specifically\, they have found that carefully conducted small-scale and short-term laboratory and pilot-scale tests can be useful when extrapolated to full-scale installations. These tests need to use actual stormwater and the tests need to be conducted in a manner that accurately represent expected conditions. Obviously\, scaling up these results are also highly dependent on the amount of the stormwater directed to the controls. Small “hot spots” need priority treatment\, but since they usually only represent small runoff amounts\, moderately contaminated areas representing greater amounts of the runoff are also usually needed for effective watershed-scale benefits. Also\, unintended consequences of large-scale implementation of infiltration may adversely affect the local groundwater\, and/or poorly understood local soil and groundwater conditions may adversely affect the performance of the stormwater controls. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/spatial-and-temporal-scaling-of-biofilter-media-performance-data-and-updates-to-winslamm/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T164612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T164612Z
UID:1331-1634817600-1634821200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Organic Certification and Organic Cost Share
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to apply for organic cost share\, how to become certified organic and about resources and assistance available to farmers pursuing organic certification. Short overview presentation with additional time for Q&A to follow. \nHosted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)\, Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)\, and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/organic-certification-and-organic-cost-share/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T164716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T164716Z
UID:1332-1634817600-1634824800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Using EPA’s EnviroAtlas and Recovery Potential Screening Tools to Support Sound Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:EPA’s EnviroAtlas and the Healthy Watersheds Program’s Recovery Potential Screening (RPS) Tool are decision-support tools that assist users in determining where and how to take action to ensure successful ecosystem management. Well-informed planning is crucial to restoring and protecting watersheds to ensure benefits to society and the environment. Please join EPA’s Watershed Academy for this webcast to view a live demo of EnviroAtlas and the Recovery Potential Screening (RPS) Tool and to hear how these tools can be used. This webcast will provide an overview and demonstration of these user-friendly\, accessible\, data-rich tools. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/using-epas-enviroatlas-and-recovery-potential-screening-tools-to-support-sound-decision-making/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T164942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T164942Z
UID:1334-1635166800-1635170400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Usable Science for Producers: Helping Cattle Producers Make More Informed Decisions about Soil Carbon and Grazing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide semi-arid rangeland cattle producers with supplemental grazing and soils information coupled with research data to make informed management decisions. \nJoin us as we discuss why soils may respond differently to cattle grazing at various locations. During the webinar\, we will highlight some grazing and soils terminology and identify research gaps that may be contributing to differing research outcomes. The presenters will also discuss the results from two field derived research projects in Wyoming. This presentation may help clarify some questions producers may have about grazing\, soil health\, and soil carbon. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/usable-science-for-producers-helping-cattle-producers-make-more-informed-decisions-about-soil-carbon-and-grazing/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T165148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T165148Z
UID:1335-1635206400-1635379199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Regional Climate Adaptation Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn about NE Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) research\, hear about our new science plan\, and discover resources and tools that support climate adaptation. The symposium will also include discussions focused on identifying emerging research and management needs\, and it is our hope that it will foster new partnerships and strengthen existing collaborations. \nDue in part to the increasing focus on climate change by myriad sectors of our society\, this is a particularly exciting time to be working in the field of climate adaptation science! Help us harness this momentum as we chart the future for NE CASC! \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/regional-climate-adaptation-science-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T165259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T165259Z
UID:1336-1635206400-1635379199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Aquia Engage
DESCRIPTION:Engage is about you. About our community. And about our shared commitment to bringing radically innovative ideas to life. Whether you’re a marketer\, an IT pro\, or anyone else who touches digital experiences\, you’re welcome here. \nAt Engage\, we gather to explore\, learn\, and be together. Expect two full days\, jam-packed with brilliant ideas\, impressive accomplishments\, and all the super-smart\, fully actionable insights you can handle. Don’t miss a minute. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/aquia-engage/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T165836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T165836Z
UID:1337-1635206400-1635379199@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Academy goal is to provide high quality training for local government staff that maintains and improves the delivery of conservation work and meets the shared expectations of BWSR and local resource management boards. We consider BWSR Academy a training opportunity for local government staff. Academy participants value practical and interactive training that directly supports specific skills and concepts they can apply on the job. To learn more about BWSR Academy priorities and guiding principles\, please visit our BWSR Academy page. Training sessions should be designed to engage the audience in their learning rather than simply providing information. WebEx has tools to interact and engage with the audience. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/minnesota-board-of-water-and-soil-resources-bwsr-academy/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170014Z
UID:1338-1635235200-1635253200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Smart Salting for WI Roads Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow\, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. \nLearn how using the right amount of salt can save time\, budget and our waters. \nThe training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe\, benefits of using a liquid salt system\, guidance on how to determine the right amount of salt to use\, and case studies from local applicators. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/smart-salting-for-wi-roads-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170118Z
UID:1339-1635238800-1635242400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Plastics Pollution
DESCRIPTION:Leah Holloway\, Program Manager for Milwaukee Riverkeeper – Together we’ll learn how plastics get into our environment\, why they are so harmful\, why they are so hard to get rid of\, and steps we can all take\, individually and collectively\, to make a big difference. \nDon Jodrey\, Director of Federal Government Relations for the Alliance for the Great Lakes\, will present on the issue of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Don will discuss the scope of the problem in the Lakes from the Alliance’s perspective and how the Alliance encounters plastic pollution through their annual adopt-a-beach program\, as well as their role in working to ban the use of plastic micro-beads in personal care products. The presentation will also focus briefly on various state and federal efforts to regulate plastics in freshwater environments and make recommendations on how to think about the effort to regulate plastics holistically so as to reduce the harmful effects of plastics on natural resources such as the Great Lakes. \nPlease register by Friday\, October 22\, at https://conta.cc/3hgM5nR \nThis webinar is being sponsored by the Great Lakes Committee.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/plastics-pollution/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170221Z
UID:1340-1635242400-1635247800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing Farm Revenues with Conservation Practices and Ecosystem Services
DESCRIPTION:Farmers interested in implementing conservation practices\, or providing other ecosystem services\, may find themselves eligible for additional revenue streams. In this webinar\, we’ll talk about NRCS initiatives that provide cost-shares and rental payments\, as well as several up-and-coming benefits programs for things like nutrient reduction\, watershed protection\, carbon sequestration\, and solar energy production. Join in the conversation as Andy Larson of FFI interviews Tera Johnson\, CEO of Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT\, about practices that have worked for their farm clients. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/enhancing-farm-revenues-with-conservation-practices-and-ecosystem-services/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170326Z
UID:1341-1635253200-1635256800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Recovery of the monarch butterfly: Federal and state legislation that can provide hope for this iconic animal
DESCRIPTION:Monarch butterflies are one of North America’s most iconic animals. Weighing less than a penny\, monarchs can fly up to 3000 miles from summer breeding grounds to overwintering sites in Mexico and have captured the imagination of generations of people as one of our largest and most striking butterflies. Unfortunately\, North American monarchs are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss\, pesticide use\, disease and climate change. Scott will discuss both current and proposed legislation that could help to protect and restore habitat for the monarch butterfly. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/recovery-of-the-monarch-butterfly-federal-and-state-legislation-that-can-provide-hope-for-this-iconic-animal/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170439Z
UID:1342-1635323400-1635327000@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Academy and partners will convene a virtual Summit to share practical resources and explore emerging issues in local energy planning and resilience in Wisconsin communities. Local government and tribal leaders and representatives from organizations actively serving as resources to these communities are invited to attend the Summit. \nThe Summit will consist of a keynote speaker\, a plenary session (featuring Steve Vavrus)\, and breakout sessions. Sessions include the following with more speakers to come! \n\nHousing: Affordable & low-carbon footprint\nInfrastructure Resilience\nElectric Vehicles\nUtilities: Partnerships & Programs\n\nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/1342/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170600Z
UID:1343-1635325200-1635328800@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Considering Root Traits for Improved Native Plant Development and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Trait-based ecology aims to link specific plant traits\, or characteristics that affect fitness\, to community assembly\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem function. Trait-based approaches are increasingly being used to understand plant establishment and survival in restoration settings. In this talk\, I will discuss how considering plant traits can improve plant selection for revegetation of systems threatened by drought or competition. I will focus on early seedling and root traits\, as they hold great promise for better understanding plant establishment and survival in stressful systems. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/considering-root-traits-for-improved-native-plant-development-and-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170704Z
UID:1344-1635339600-1635343200@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Techniques and Concepts for Improving Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency to Benefit Both People and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss the value of nature-based solutions for improving coastal habitats while adding to the resiliency of these valuable ecosystems to the increased risks associated with climate change. \nClimate change with associated sea level rise and increased coastal flooding is jeopardizing the value and function of many coastal ecosystems including sand dunes\, shorelines and tidal marshes. In this session we will discuss how nature-based solutions using properly selected and adapted plant materials as well as innovative techniques improves ecosystem services and helps to create a more resilient coastal landscape \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/techniques-and-concepts-for-improving-coastal-ecosystem-resiliency-to-benefit-both-people-and-wildlife/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170810Z
UID:1345-1635408000-1635422400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:Smart Salting for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
DESCRIPTION:Free training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow\, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. \nLearn how using the right amount of salt can save time\, budget and our waters. \nThe training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe\, benefits of using a liquid salt system\, guidance on how to determine the right amount of salt to use\, and case studies from local applicators. \nInfo here. 
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/smart-salting-for-parking-lots-and-sidewalks-3/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141903
CREATED:20211013T170933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T170933Z
UID:1346-1635415200-1635422400@conservationprotraining.org
SUMMARY:WiWiC Conservation Educator Network: Launch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you a conservation educator working with women landowners in Wisconsin? \nYou’re invited to the launch of an inclusive new network of conservation educators to collaboratively support each other in our conservation outreach and work: WiWiC Conservation Educator Network \nThe goal of this network\, facilitated by the Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC)\, is to regularly connect educators who work with women farmers and landowners\, to share best practices and challenges\, to develop cooperative strategies for effective programming\, resource sharing\, and how to work most effectively together. \nInfo here.
URL:https://conservationprotraining.org/event/wiwic-conservation-educator-network-launch-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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