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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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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. For more than 80 years, NRCS and its predecessor agencies have worked in close partnerships with farmers and ranchers, local and state […]
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. Info here.
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. Info here.
Principles, foundations and best practices to improve water stewardship strategy and performance from the board room to the shop floor Curriculum Includes: Corporate / Enterprise Water Stewardship: Materiality & Use Risk Assessment & Prioritization Strategy & Policy Development Targets & Goals Disclosure & Reporting Operational Water Stewardship: Systems Approach Site Assessment Watershed Assessment Stakeholder Engagement […]
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. Info here.
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 […]
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. Info here.
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 […]
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 […]
Presenters include Melissa Wilson, University of Minnesota and Nancy Bohl-Bormann, University of Minnesota Info here.
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 […]
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