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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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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 […]
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, […]
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: Are source area distributed controls effective in […]
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. Hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), and the […]
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 […]
This webinar will provide semi-arid rangeland cattle producers with supplemental grazing and soils information coupled with research data to make informed management decisions. Join 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 […]
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 […]
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. At Engage, we gather to explore, learn, and be together. Expect two full days, jam-packed with brilliant ideas, impressive […]
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 […]
Free training for winter maintenance professionals who remove snow, apply road salt or maintain snow removal equipment used on roads. Learn how using the right amount of salt can save time, budget and our waters. The training will include: best management practices to keep paved areas safe, benefits of using a liquid salt system, guidance […]
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. Don Jodrey, Director of Federal Government Relations for the Alliance for the Great […]
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 […]
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