If you're planning a project with your local DOT, this webinar probably would be very helpful for you. Besides the national speakers, states DOTs from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia will also be represented. The objective of this webinar is to share the activities and accomplishments of these three … [Read more...]
Problem Road Crossings for Turtles – Wisconsin Citizen Science
Citizens of Wisconsin are being asked to submit information about problematic road crossings for turtles to either WDNR conservation biologist Andrew Badje 608-785-9472 or Rori Paloski 608-264-6040. Or you can register sightings directly on-line which includes an opportunity to upload photos of … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Thoughts
Memorial Day brings a time to reflect. Originally intended to honor those who died in wars fought for our country, today for many of us, it has expanded to include honoring all living things that have died in the service of our United States of America. This year, as has been the case for the … [Read more...]
Endangered Species Day
Thanks to Lorrie Otto and other crusaders against DDT, the EPA was formed in 1970 and we are now able to enjoy the flight of the American eagle. Since 1973, when Congress passed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) we are now able to also enjoy the beauty of some of America's most precious plants and … [Read more...]
2016 Loess Hills Prairie Seminar
The 2016 Loess Hills Prairie Seminar to be held June 3-5 focuses on the “Fascinations of the Loess Hills.” With this seminar, sponsored annually by the Northwest Area Education Agency, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Monona County Conservation, they are celebrating its 40th … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo May 5th
Tomorrow, May 5th, Cinco de Mayo is a day many schools and communities celebrate here in the USA as well as in Mexico. Often mistaken as Mexico's celebration of independence, it actually is intended to celebrate the Battle of Puebla. It has, however, become more of a fun holiday which celebrates the … [Read more...]