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New Head of Wisconsin DNR

By Danielle Kaeding December 27, 2022 Gov. Tony Evers appointed Adam Payne on Tuesday to serve as secretary of the DNR. He replaces Preston Cole, who announced he was retiring from the role in November.  “Adam has deep Wisconsin roots and understands … Continue reading

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Research Scientist Named Fisheries Biologist Of The Year Wisconsin DNR, November 23, 2022 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that Coldwater Fisheries Research Scientist, Dr. Matthew Mitro, was awarded Fisheries Biologist of the Year … Continue reading

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State of the Birds Report Reveals Widespread Losses

October 12, 2022 American Bird Conservancy A newly released State of the Birds report for the United States reveals a tale of two trends, one hopeful, one dire. Long-term trends of waterfowl show strong increases where investments in wetland conservation … Continue reading

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Fergus Falls, MN First Prairie City USA

Contact: Dane Huinker: DHuinker@WildlifeForever.org, October 6, 2022 White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to certify Fergus Falls, MN as the first Prairie City USA community in the country. Friday, September 30th, marked the occasion with a dedication ceremony at … Continue reading

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Majority of Americans Support RAWA

  September 15, 2022 by Responsive Management A new survey conducted by Responsive Management finds that 70 percent of Americans support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, pending federal legislation that would allocate an additional $1.4 billion in annual funding to … Continue reading

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