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Proposed Changes to the Endangered Species Act

August 3, 2018

The Environmental Protection Act In the 1960s, smog was killing Americans, lakes were so low on oxygen they sustained little life, and there was a 400 square mile oil spill off the coast of California that killed bird and other wildlife. Nixon had just become president with a mandate to find some … [Read more...]

Lawsuit Challenges Elimination of Incidental Take Protections for Birds

July 27, 2018

The post which follows is reprinted in part from the July 2018 Wisconservation, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation's monthly newsletter. A coalition of national environmental groups filed litigation on May 24, 2018 "National Audubon Society v. Department of the Interior, in the Southern District … [Read more...]

Memorial Day and the Equal Rights Amendment (E.R.A.)

May 28, 2018

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day set aside for us to honor the soldiers who fought and died for us in American conflicts -- conflicts fought, for the most part, in the name of freedom. And what is freedom? According to Merriam-Webster, it is "liberation from the power of another." … [Read more...]

Mid-America Monarch Conservation Strategy – Comments due May 31st

May 23, 2018

Reprinted from Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA): Seeking Public Comments on Draft of Mid-America Monarch Conservation Strategy The Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) welcomes public comments through May 31 on a draft conservation plan that provides … [Read more...]

Wisconsin Conservation Congress 2018

April 4, 2018

Reference my earlier post on this year's Wisconsin Conservation Congress question about neonics. Besides that question, there are several more on which you might be interested in submitting comments. Participating in this citizen advisory opportunity is especially important these days in light of … [Read more...]

Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings – Neonics

March 28, 2018

Each second Monday of April, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress holds their spring hearings. There are 54 questions this year concerning a myriad of conservation issues. One of great importance to natural landscaping enthusiasts is advisory question 45 on the use of neonicotinoids: … [Read more...]