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Aquatic invasive species are among the most important threats to wetlands. Learn how one Wisconsin conservancy is doing...
06/02/2026

Aquatic invasive species are among the most important threats to wetlands. Learn how one Wisconsin conservancy is doing to fight back.

The Pheasant Branch Conservancy is among the most important wetlands in Dane County. Learn what it takes to protect it from invasive species.

For experienced prescribed burners and wildland firefighters who are FF2 qualified and are ready to step up to squad bos...
05/21/2026

For experienced prescribed burners and wildland firefighters who are FF2 qualified and are ready to step up to squad boss, the sss is offering NWCG FF1 training beginning June 2, 2026. This awesome training opportunity is being offered by the Lake States Fire Science Consortium. Normally you cannot get all of the courses your need at one time. https://prescribedfire.org/events/nwcg-wildland-firefighting-courses-s-131-s-211-s-219/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR79oJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFJRjE1dGxZUVRwUVlQODdJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjlN6lbvs45OGJJOQJo0c1iWTK_t0eK9buJFN6tAKTUfSDaDPtpF0-wsxq2x_aem_uCEMbeEd5xuoZFAEilFzIw

June 2, 2026 - June 6, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - REGISTER HERE The Lake States Fire Science Consortium (LSFSC) is teaming up with Pheasants Forever (PF) and UW- Platteville to combine 3 National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification courses into one 5 day session! S-131 (Firefighter Type...

Ever thought you could help protect and restore an endangered species? Well you can. Ordinary folks like you and me vol...
05/17/2026

Ever thought you could help protect and restore an endangered species? Well you can. Ordinary folks like you and me volunteer to look for Karner blue butterflies across central and northwest Wisconsin.

Pictured: Wisconsin is home to the world’s largest population of the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. Photo credit: Wisconsin DNR

Five years of hard work and long hours, but the effort was worth it. I transformed a five acre buckthorn thicket into a ...
04/16/2026

Five years of hard work and long hours, but the effort was worth it. I transformed a five acre buckthorn thicket into a healthy open woodland.

After five years, the initial restoration work will be complete with our second prescribed burn in the coming weeks.

Wisconsin DNR has a Fire Wise program that helps communities and individual homeowners become more wildfire resilient. T...
04/03/2026

Wisconsin DNR has a Fire Wise program that helps communities and individual homeowners become more wildfire resilient. This is very important as the risk of wildfires in the eastern US grows.

The Eastern Fire Network will convene experts from six institutions to set a research agenda on the risks and impacts of wildfire in eastern states.

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