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

WCHF Uncategorized May 21, 2018February 3, 2021Conservation

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 a blueprint for reversing the decline of the eastern monarch butterfly population. Click here to view or download a PDF of the Mid-America Monarch Conservation Strategy 2018-2038, and please direct all comments, questions, and suggestions to MidAmericaMonarch@gmail.com…

Wisconsin Conservation Congress 2018

WCHF Uncategorized April 4, 2018February 3, 2021Conservation

Reference the 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 the current political climate.

The questionnaire/ballot is filled with the usual questions about fishing, hunting and trapping, but it also contains these:…

Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings – Neonics

WCHF Uncategorized March 29, 2018February 3, 2021Conservation

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:…

WCHF Receives Grant from We Energies

WCHF Uncategorized March 22, 2018February 3, 2021Conservation

WCHF Treasurer Steve Levine has received a check in the amount of $1000 from We Energies Foundation as a grant to be used in support of the development of a touchscreen computer exhibit in the Hall of Fame at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center. We are hoping to develop this in time for 2019’s Induction ceremony visitors to use.…

Lorrie Otto and the fight to ban DDT — in her own words

WCHF Uncategorized March 15, 2018February 3, 2021Conservation, Conservation Heroes

BirdWatchingDaily magazine carried a marvelous article on Lorrie Otto this month, authored by friend Ney Tate Fraser. It featured the story of Lorrie’s and others’ fight to ban DDT in Lorrie’s own words. It’s a great read! If you’ve ever had the privilege to meet Lorrie, you know what I mean. Her infectious smile, her positive attitude, her determination — it’s all here in this article. Enjoy!

In her own words: Lorrie Otto and the fight to ban DDT