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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 Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin. Info here.
We all deserve to have safe clean drinking water that we can trust. In order to do that, we need to ensure we are protecting water at the source - whether that is groundwater or surface water. Tune in this month's edition of The Current Webinar as we focus on this important topic. We will […]
The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) offers a Hot Topics Webinar Series that focuses on timely issues and studies such as new and emerging wetland policy and law, innovative tools and technology and state-of-the-art practices. These webinars are advertised through our website, newsletters, social media and emails. Info here.
A four year (2022 - 2026) strategic action plan for the Northeast, the Drought Early Warning System will soon be released by the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). This plan identifies outcomes and activities that will move national and regional drought response from a reactive posture to a more proactive posture. Within NIDIS, a […]
Insecticides are an integral part of pest management in modern agriculture, but are also commonly the focus of public scrutiny over human health and environmental safety concerns. This seminar will broadly cover the history of the development of different major types of insecticides, and highlight the trends in insecticide technology and use through time. We […]
This Clean Boats, Clean Waters training is for those who have never performed watercraft inspections and conversed with boaters at the landing, but is also a refresher for those who would like a reminder and some practice before heading out to the landings this summer. Info here.
Increasing relevance of ecosystem services in decision-making requires interdisciplinary efforts that are grounded in community needs. The City of Cincinnati has over 300,000 residents and would like to implement tree planting to promote resilience. To ensure resilience goals are pursued in an equitable and socially just manner, the City of Cincinnati engaged in an interdisciplinary […]
The topic will be “What is clean water worth? Value, threats, tradeoffs, and equity implications.” Her interdisciplinary approach highlights connections among perceptions of value, the use of environmental resources, and social justice. Bonnie Keeler, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Co-Director Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy, University of Minnesota. Dr. Keeler's […]
There was a time in America when the ability to increase apple trees through grafting was common knowledge. Imagine a time when friends and neighbors shared their favorite trees freely with each other. And, if you had a tree that was truly wonderful, you could simply graft 10 or 20 more for your own orchard. […]
Join Whooping Crane Outreach Coordinator Stephanie Schmidt to learn about the International Crane Foundation’s whooping crane reintroduction and community building efforts in Wisconsin and beyond. The whooping crane is a charismatic wetland species and a large white bird around 5 feet tall, making it the tallest bird in North America. In the 1940s the population […]
Free, weekly webinars to build skills of community scientists interested in bumble bee biodiversity, ecology and conservation. Info here.
Do you need to have better conversations with your farmer? Learn how equipment, weather, and the timing of planting and termination can impact your soil health journey. Learn how better soil health is like insurance for your topsoil. We’ll dig into cover crops, strip-till or no-till, new types of soil testing, and how you can […]
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