by Greg Schmitz | Mar 25, 2026 | News
Conservation groups say Wisconsin will lose out on opportunities to set aside public lands as the state’s land purchase program is likely to expire in June. The Wisconsin Senate failed to take up bills last week on the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, the state’s...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 25, 2026 | News
Many of us understand this connection and have used the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to protect lands within our watersheds. This year, our legislature failed to act to preserve this vital legacy. Even now, though, there still might be hope. Our friends at...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 25, 2026 | News
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn about and provide...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 21, 2026 | Conservation Corner, News
As spring approaches many of us will get out to start our Maple Syrup operations. Wisconsin is ranked third in the nation for Maple Syrup production, trailing Vermont and New York. Our state produced 556,000 gallons in 2025, up 98,000 gallons from 2024, according to...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 13, 2026 | Conservation Corner, News
The Forest County native plant sale is in full swing. With there being just under 3 weeks left to order, there is still time for you to get your native plants! Native plants are a great way to attract birds butterflies, and bees to your property. They can also help to...
by Greg Schmitz | Mar 10, 2026 | Conservation Corner
Winter landscapes often seem still and lifeless, with most insects hidden away until spring. Yet, on certain sunny days, you might notice the snow peppered with tiny black specks that suddenly leap into the air. These are snow...
