by Steve Kircher | Feb 19, 2024 | Conservation Corner
Each year the National Association of Conservation Districts has a poster contest open to grades K-12 for public, private, or home school students. Each poster created must go through a Local/County contest before advancing on to Area, State, and Nationals. We hosted...
by Steve Kircher | Feb 12, 2024 | Conservation Corner
I recently attended a meeting on PFAS and its impact on wildlife. From bald eagles nesting near Lake Superior to mussels in the Mississippi River, scientists are increasingly studying Wisconsin wildlife for signs of the impact of ingesting the forever chemicals more...
by Steve Kircher | Feb 5, 2024 | Conservation Corner
The largest order of mammals belongs to the rodents. Rodents are known for their teeth or more specifically their gnawing. While they don’t have canine teeth, they have a single pair of incisor teeth in each jaw. These incisors never stop growing. The incisors...
by Steve Kircher | Jan 29, 2024 | Conservation Corner
On Friday, February 2nd, we celebrate World Wetlands Day. This annual event is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of wetlands and their role in our environment. Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that provide a wide range of ecological, economic, and...
by Steve Kircher | Jan 22, 2024 | Conservation Corner
Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, observed from January 22-26, 2024, aims to shed light on the often-overlooked consequences of excessive road salt usage in winter. While road salt is crucial for ensuring road safety during icy conditions, its environmental impact on...
by Steve Kircher | Jan 15, 2024 | Conservation Corner
The soil under your feet is still teeming with life, even in the frozen temperatures of winter. Soil is essential to life. One reason is that soil protects plant roots, animals, and microbes from freezing in the winter. As air temperatures drop below 32° F, water...
