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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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Steven Mirsky, Research Ecologist at the Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory in Beltsville, MD USDA - ARS and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Info here.
In recent years, with the growth of recreational boating activities, there has been growing concern over boat-generated waves and propeller wash and their environmental impacts to lakes and rivers. The research reported here was motivated by a need to better understand the characteristics (i.e., height ,energy, and power) of wakes and waves produced by common […]
The purpose of the Lake Superior Collaborative Symposium is to share and discuss information on projects and data, provide networking opportunities among professionals working on conservation, restoration, and climate-adaptive projects in the Lake Superior Basin of Wisconsin, and to provide space for group input and action planning for the future. The 2022 Symposium will include […]
The conference will feature traditional presentations and a poster session on the latest in emerging contaminant research, policies, and outreach in the soil, water, and air. In addition, there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion and networking with those interested in all aspects of emerging contaminants in the environment. Researchers, educators, businesses, government officials, […]
Restoration outcomes are notorious for being unpredictable. Similar restoration actions, carried out on seemingly similar sites, can result in variable outcomes and this unpredictability challenges our capacity to meet specific goals. In turn, this points to the need to develop predictive capacities in restoration. But what will this look like and what challenges must be […]
Assessing building damages post-disaster is the preferred method for making substantial damage determinations and offers a number of benefits that should make it easier to administer the Substantial Improvement/Damage (SI/SD) requirements. One benefit is to provide property owners with information about the requirement to bring buildings into compliance before they get very far along with […]
Building healthy soil amidst an increasingly challenging environment remains a high priority for women landowners in Wisconsin. Join fellow women landowners, farmers and conservationists along with local experts, to delve into climate-smart practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigate the impacts of climate change, while building resilience to strengthen your operation. Info […]
This is the second in a four-part webinar series - Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Jurisdictions: What you need to know! This training will focus on what you need to know between local, county, and state regulations pertaining to reclamation permit requirements and jurisdictions for nonmetallic mining. If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering, […]
Rodale Institute is pleased to host farmers across the United States that are making organic rotational no-till agriculture work on their farms. Join us as we explore the successes (and the challenges) associated with this production system – one that we believe to be highest standard for organic agriculture. Info here.
The Role of Birds on the Farm Course: Lesson 4 - Rodent-Eating Birds Supported by Nest Boxes, Platforms and Perches Upon successfully completing this lesson, participants will be able to: • Understand that raptors can meaningfully reduce rodent pests • Know a few raptor species that provide natural pest control • Recommend the best features […]
In Part 2 of this virtual workshop, NCAT Grazing Specialist Justin Morris and NCAT Livestock Specialist Felicia Bell will explore this topic in greater depth. They will explore the benefits of different perennial species they discussed in Part 1 of this workshop. (Did you miss Part 1? Get caught up HERE!). Justin will also go […]
This event speaker Mąąšusga (Jon Greendeer) will present about community health and wellness in the Ho-Chunk Nation. In this 8th Annual CNR Spring Seminar Series, we are featuring seven speakers, each representing a different level of policy-setting in Wisconsin. This seminar series highlights the roles of the legislature, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the […]
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