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Exciting Funding Opportunity for Forest Landowners in Wisconsin Exciting Funding Opportunity for Forest Landowners in Wisconsin The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin, is thrilled to announce a rare funding opportunity for forest landowners. The historic amount of funding received through the Inflation Reduction Act will be used to meet producer demand for oversubscribed programs, maximize climate benefits and help landowners address their natural resource challenges.

Dr. David R. Downs, MD, Madison and Dodgeville… age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21st, at his home in Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge, Madison, Wisconsin. Dave was born on February 1st, 1933, in Madison to Leslie and Lois (Ross) Downs. After graduating from Madison West High School, he studied medicine at UW-Madison. In 1955, Dave married the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Tuttle, in Madison.

Joanne Wittek, Thorp… age 75, passed away on August 3, 2024 in Thorp surrounded by family after her four-year battle with melanoma. She grew up on her family farm near Owen-Withee. She pursued a Bachelor of Science in Education from UW-River Falls in 1970. She served as the choir director for both Thorp Catholic Parochial School and Thorp High School in addition to various youth music activities.

Richard “Dick” Camp, Boscobel…age 90, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Soldiers Grove nursing Home in Soldiers Grove, WI, surrounded by his family. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry, in 1955, where he met his wife, Connie. Dick served in the Air Force as a helicopter pilot.

Thomas Rigden, Minocqua… age 68, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge, Tom attended the Northern Illinois University and graduated with a public law degree in 1984, where he passionately played on the Lacrosse team.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $50 Million for Rural Road Improvements to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers and Producers, Agriculture Industries Investments secured in recent biennial budget to support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties GREENFIELD — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $50 million in state investments to help support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties.

Become A Community Scientist By Surveying Wildlife For The Wisconsin DNR Help the Wisconsin DNR monitor deer and game birds across the state. / Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state residents can become community scientists by participating in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Brood Survey, which start statewide on Aug. 1.

Lee Johnston, Oconto Falls…age 84, passed away at his home in Oconto Falls on July 4, 2024.  After serving in the Army National Guard, Lee went on to work in forestry most of his life. He started as a seasonal worker in the Bagley and Stiles fire towers for several years. He was then permanently assigned to the Stiles Ranger Station and later to the Oconto Falls Ranger Station.

Rosemary Bazile (Fournier), Town of Wyoming (Waupaca Co.)… age 83, passed away on June 23rd, 2024 at Aster Assisted Living in Clintonville after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease surrounded by her loving family. At a blind date at the age of 15, she met John Bazile, who would eventually become her future husband. Rosie started Bazile Assessment Services with her husband.