Managing Water on Your Property with Melinda Myers
2022-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Reduce maintenance and improve the health and beauty of your lawn and landscape by implementing stormwater-friendly strategies. We’ll cover steps to help capture rainwater by improving the soil, utilizing rain barrels and planting rain gardens. Adding trees, growing more native plants, and improving the health of your lawn also help keep water on your property and out of storm sewers. All these strategies put rainwater to work for your plants while helping reduce the risk of basement flooding and overflow of storm sewers.
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ARS Weed Science: Past, Present, and Future
2022-04-05 13:00 - 14:00
Steve Duke, Principal Scientist at the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi, Steve Young, National Program Leader – Weeds and Invasive Pests, WSSA Representatives and ARS Administrators
USDA – ARS and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research
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Regenerative Agriculture and Organic: Intersections and Differences
2022-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
Join us as we discuss the similarities and differences between regenerative and organic agriculture.
This webinar will cover the basic principles and practices of organic and regenerative agriculture, highlighting intersections and differences between the two. Also discussed will be motivations for producers to follow one or both production principles and resource challenges these producers may experience.
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Re-purposing existing structures for poultry production
2022-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
Many people want to convert an existing structure to a poultry coop. There are many things that must be taken into consideration when doing so, especially ventilation. Morgan Hayes from the University of Kentucky will discuss some of the issues that may arise and how to address them.
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Producing Vegetables in Perennial Dutch White Clover
2022-04-05 15:00 - 16:00
Lincoln Fishman of Sawyer Farm in Worthington, MA will talk through his no-till systems featuring details on planting into standing clover. Lincoln started with undersown clover a decade ago and has moved toward his current system as a way to both reduce tillage and address his long-term sustainability goals. He approaches his work with an open mind about plant competition, a willingness to experiment, and readiness to make changes based on the priorities for his farm.
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44th Annual Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention
2022-04-06 - 2022-04-08
Many times we discuss ways to manage or lessen some of the damage we have done to our lakes and rivers. Whether it be trying to control invasive species, restoring shoreland, or limiting the capture of certain fish species, we’re often playing “catch-up.” While all of those restorations and mitigation strategies are necessary, it is also important to protect our waterways that are still healthy! That’s the theme surrounding this year’s Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Convention: Protecting What We Love for the Future. The hands-on workshops and engaging presentations during this year’s event will be centered around this theme of protecting our water resources. Our look “to the future” means we will also be focusing on success stories and recommendations of resilience, adaptation, and action in a changing climate. We will also be intentional about highlighting efforts and ideas that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in water resource protection and management. Mark your calendars and join this unique group of citizen scientists, businesses, and lake, river, and wetland professionals.
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Melanie Croft-White & Prabha Rupasinghe
2022-04-06 09:30 - 10:30
The goal of this research was to determine how fish community composition, diversity and abundance differs in Phragmites, Typha and Schoenoplectus vegetation. We found that although there were no differences in species richness or abundance there were differences in the fish species composition between the three vegetation types, with more Cyprinids found in the Schoenoplectus and more Centrarchids found in Phragmites.
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How to Review a Nutrient Management Plan and 590 Checklist
2022-04-06 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar will dive into reviewing nutrient management plans and their accompanying 590 checklist. 1.5 Nutrient Management CEUs will be offered. Andrea Topper from DATCP will be the presenter.
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Harmful Algal Blooms Webinar
2022-04-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Algal Bloom Action Team as we kick off our 2022 Harmful Algal Blooms Webinar Series! This month we examine how climate change is impacting marine and freshwater ecosystems with Dr. Christopher Gobler from Stony Brook University and learn about the history and current harmful algal bloom projects at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

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Evaluating Salt-free "Softeners"
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
The problem of hardwater scale is often addressed with salt-based water softeners that remove scale-forming calcium and magnesium ions and replace them with sodium ions. This ion-exchange technology, while the current norm in much of the United States, is not the only way to prevent hard-water scale. Salt-free options, more common in Europe, are readily available, comparable in cost, and effective. Environmental Engineering students from Purdue University will share the results of their lab analyses of two EMF anti-scale devices.
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Applications of high-frequency movement data for exploring and modeling fishing behavior
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
The existence of high-frequency space-time data on human activities and movements is permitting the exploration and prediction of behavior in unprecedented ways. Cellphone data, for example, has been used to understand the differential abilities of income groups to respond to COVID-19 emergency declarations, to better predict traffic patterns, and to understand global mobility patterns. In the fishery context, I will discuss how researchers in the NatuRE Policy lab at UC Davis and collaborators have used satellite tracking data of vessels that report GPS coordinates throughout their voyage to investigate the explore-exploit tradeoff, to identify behavioral typologies of fishing vessels, and to revisit methodologies developed to explore space-time behavior of fishers to better understand their potential strengths and weaknesses for policy analysis.
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Herbaceous forest vegetation management
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Kyle Cunningham (UArk) will provide a general overview of native and invasive nonnative herbaceous species of concern in the southeastern U.S.
Both native and nonnative herbaceous plant species can be detrimental to forest stands in the southeastern U.S. when they disrupt the ecological balance. Often, nonnative invasive plants can grow unchecked and displace native species in small forest openings, forest road right-of-ways, and along roadsides. Opportunistic native herbaceous plants can become a nuisance in recently disturbed or logged sites, Unchecked herbaceous species can erode forest productivity, hindering forest use and management activities, degrading diversity and wildlife habit. In this webinar, Dr. Kyle Cunningham will provide information on accurate identification, ecological impacts, management strategies and more.
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Drip Irrigation Systems for School Gardens
2022-04-06 13:00 - 14:00
Drip Irrigation Systems can save time, conserve water, and enhance ease and health of your school garden plants. Join us to discuss how to set up and manage a simple drip irrigation system. We will share the components needed to create a system, steps to calculate/order materials, basic skills to build/repair your system, and tips for year-round management within a school garden context. The webinar will be mixed presentation of lecture, sharing of video clips, and ample time for Q and A.
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Well Care 101 - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Family
2022-04-06 13:00 - 14:00
In a survey of over 1,700 well owners, 67% believed their well water was safe without any evidence to support it. You can protect your health and your family’s by learning the basics of well care. In this free 90-minute webinar training hosted by The Private Well Class, you’ll learn:

how to determine if you water is safe for drinking,
simple best practices for well maintenance, and
solutions to the most common well problems.

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Grazing Cover Crops
2022-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
Justin & Kendra Seeger are refining the art of rotational grazing with their beef herd by utilizing forage from perineal pastures during the growing season and cover crops during the winter. They’ve been grazing cover crops since 2016 and are achieving their goal of grazing all 12 months right here in central Wisconsin!
Justin is working closely with Derrick Raspor, Waupaca County NRCS Conservationist, in choosing cover crop mixtures for various grazing times & tracking the results. They will share seed mixtures for various seasons, mixture modifications and the associated finances.
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Making Your Own Nature Film
2022-04-06 14:00 - 16:00
Take this course to learn how to create your own nature film! We will begin by considering vision, or how to tell your story through film. The course will also cover scripts, settings, equipment, computer programs for film making, cinematography, and mix-down. Projects will be assigned each week, and at the end of the 8-week class each student will have a finished 5-10 minute movie. Each week will begin with a critique and Q&A for 10 minutes about the previous weeks efforts. Extra time will be allowed for help with specific students and their projects. This course is appropriate for students with little experience with making films, as well as those who want to hone their skills and take their film making to the next level.
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Wisconsin's Wild Lakes
2022-04-06 18:30 - 19:30
Naturalist and author John Bates will discuss his newest book, Wisconsin’s Wild Lakes: A Guide to the Last Undeveloped Natural Lakes. Join us to hear John describe those special lakes where “peace and beauty abounds, and where native wildlife flourishes.”
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Anticipating the Hydrologic Consequences of Emerald Ash Borer Invasion in Tribal Forested Wetlands through a Sapflux Network
2022-04-07 10:00 - 11:30
Angela Waupochick, PhD student, UW–Madison Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology. Tribal communities maintain significant landholdings, including black ash–dominated forested wetlands. These systems have not been a priority for management, but anticipated mortality induced by emerald ash borer has prompted tribal managers to seek strategies and prioritize areas for mitigation. Waupochick’s tribal-scale research aims to direct local management by capturing a refined picture of environmental and atmospheric controls for these systems, determine stand hydrology changes following black ash loss, and direct specific management areas for tribal managers.
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Atlanta’s South River Forest: A Consideration of Affordable Housing
2022-04-07 10:30 - 11:30
The Nature Conservancy is leading an effort to establish the South River Forest Park to preserve and restore 3,500 acres of forest cover and green space in south metro Atlanta. At the same time, there is an acute shortage of affordable housing in this part of Atlanta, which is predominantly lower income and African American. This exploratory discussion addresses land use and demographic changes in the south river “vision area” since 1960, factors contributing to the South River Forest concept, and considerations of how best to integrate affordable housing into this preservation and restoration.
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A Latinx Lens: Incorporating Latinx Perspectives through Place-Based Education
2022-04-07 17:30 - 19:30
How can formal and non formal educators better incorporate Latinx perspectives and voices into our place-based teaching and learning? Where are the intersections of action-oriented place-based education and the Latinx community? Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Marisol Teachworth of GOAL Line in Detroit with panelist, Antonio Cosme, member of the beekeepers’ cooperative called Southwest Beetroit, an organizer with Black to the Land, founder of Southwest Grows, and Detroit Leadership and Environmental Education Program (D-LEEP) Education Coordinator for the National Wildlife Foundation.
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How to Inspect a Non-Metallic Mine
2022-04-08 10:00 - 11:30
Roberta Walls from DNR will be the presenter for the first webinar in the series. It will cover the elements and methods of non-metallic mine inspection. The presentation will walk you through the following:

Scheduling and Preparations
Documentation and Reports
Zoning vs Reclamation
Complaints

If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org
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Bumble Bee Botany - Bumble Bee Short Course for Community Scientists
2022-04-08 12:00 - 13:30
Free, weekly webinars to build skills of community scientists interested in bumble bee biodiversity, ecology and conservation.
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Agritourism and Wellness
2022-04-10 10:00 - 11:00
The cognitive sciences now tell us what indigenous wisdom has always know: that being in Nature is an important component of both our physical and emotional wellbeing. The wellness of our social relationships are interdependent with the quality of our relationships with the natural world. The wellness industry is booming, and nature tourism is on the rise. So what role does agritourism play in amplifying social, individual, and planetary wellness? Join us to hear panelists from New Zealand and the United States share their experiences with farms that work with health and healing on different levels.

Insect-Eating Birds Supported by Nest Boxes and Buildings
2022-04-11 13:00 - 14:00
The Role of Birds on the Farm Course: Lesson 3 – Insect-Eating Birds Supported by Nest Boxes and Buildings
Upon successfully completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

Determine which birds are present on a farm
Evaluate various nest boxes and make recommendations
Identify where to install and not install boxes
Monitor boxes

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Basic Irrigation
2022-04-11 13:00 - 14:00
Brian Ebel, NRCS Water Resource Engineer, will discuss the basic concepts of Irrigation. This introduction to irrigation will include:

Water Availability in Soil for Plant Use
Types of Irrigation, with specifics for Center Pivot Systems
Irrigation Scheduling Methods
EQIP 449 Irrigation Water Management

Attendees will gain insight into why and when irrigation is used and how it is accomplished in Minnesota.
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Dairy Calf & Heifer Association Annual Conference
2022-04-12 - 2022-04-14
Founded in 1996, the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association is the only organization focused on producers and managers raising dairy calves and replacement heifers. DCHA’s focus is to provide the platform for sharing best practices, peer learning, networking and unbiased industry expertise. We will continue to collaborate, grow and evolve to meet the growing needs of the dairy industry.
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CheeseExpo
2022-04-12 - 2022-04-14
Join the world’s largest cheese and whey processing expo!
A gathering of over 4,000 cheese industry leaders, suppliers, marketers and more will gather to share information about the latest in cheese technology, new products, whey opportunities, product safety, marketing and additional issues affecting our industry.
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Solving the Barriers to Agricultural Carbon Markets
2022-04-12 09:00 - 10:00
Solving the Barriers to Agricultural Carbon Markets will cover what still needs to be done to advance carbon markets. Providing an objective look at carbon markets from an economic and legal perspective, topics discussed will include what pitfalls persist, what opportunities are available for farmers, and where both the science and market trends are currently headed.
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Industrial Logging and Environmental Justice in the US South
2022-04-12 10:30 - 11:30
Dr. Treva Gear (Adel, GA) and Adam Colette (Asheville, NC) will be covering the environmental justice and economic impacts of large-scale industrial logging on the US South, with a particular focus on the wood-pellet biomass industry that has rapidly expanded across the region over the past ten years. Their webinar will focus on how the biomass industry perpetuates a history of placing extractive and polluting facilities within communities of color, why we need to view forest conservation through a renewed lens of environmental justice, and will highlight a present day case-study from the community in Adel, GA.
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Best Management Practices for Drill-Interseeding Cover Crops into Corn
2022-04-12 13:00 - 14:00
Participants will learn how management practices and environmental conditions impact the performance of cover crops that are drill-interseeded into corn early in the growing season.
Participate in this training to learn how cover crop species selection, interseeding timing, corn management, herbicide selection and application timing impact performance of interseeded cover crops. Emphasis will be placed on how to adjust management practices based on conservation goals for interseeeding cover crops.
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