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Charlotte Markos-Kann, La Crosse – passed away April 28, 2020.  Gerald & Charlotte were 2016 Regional and 2014 Wisconsin State Tree Farmers of the Year. Memorial donations in Charlotte’s name may be directed to the Christ Episcopal Church, PO Box 2908, La Crosse, WI 54602 or Gundersen Medical Foundation, earmarked for Cancer Research, 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601 or St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, 716 Copeland Ave., La Crosse, WI 54603.

A deadly reminder when walking your dog in rural areas as the weather gets nicer… The WDNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are asking for the public’s help with a string of fatal animal poisonings in Forest, Marinette and Florence counties, even along the border with Upper Michigan.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2020 Contact: Larry Bonde, Wisconsin Conservation Congress Chair 608-235-5825 Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Wisconsin Conservation Congress/DNR Liaison 608-219-9134 or Kari.LeeZimmermann@Wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress received a record-setting 64,943 responses to the 2020 Spring Hearing Questionnaire featuring topics ranging from baiting and feeding deer to the use of non-toxic ammunition on state-owned land.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2020 Contact: DNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will reopen 34 state parks and forests on Friday, May 1 at the direction of Gov. Evers with special conditions. Under Gov.

April 13 – 7 p.m. to April 16 – 7 p.m. Individuals interested in natural resources management have the opportunity to provide their input and testimony to the DNR and WCC on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to fish and wildlife management in Wisconsin. NOTE: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person portion of the spring hearings has been cancelled. Starting at 7 p.m.

Update 4/7/20 – AB 856/SB867 failed to pass during this legislative session. WWOA President Randy Cooper testified at the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation on February 4, 2020 about proposed changes to the Managed Forest Law program contained in Assembly Bill 856 (formerly LRB 5118/1).  Read WWOA’s testimony to learn more.

USDA Continues Conservation Planning and Programs for America’s Farmers and Ranchers NRCS Services Available by Phone Appointment Only WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2020 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field offices are open by phone appointment only until further notice, and NRCS staff are available to continue to provide one-on-one, customer-specific advice to producers to help them meet their unique conservation and business goals.

Marvin Meier, Wausau – passed away on March 20, 2020.  Marv served as WWOA’s President from 2001-03 and on WWOA’s Board of Directors from 1999-2005.  As President, Marv led WWOA through the many changes made to the Managed Forest Law program in 2002 with AB 323, the creation of WWOA’s gift membership program, and the publication of the 100 Years of Wisconsin Forestry book in partnership with WI DNR.  As a retired forester, he greatly…

George Sheppard Jr., Menomonie – passed away March 14, 2020.  Retired WI DNR and Dunn County forester and active WWOA Chippewa Valley Chapter member.  In 2014, WI DNR presented him with the Friend of Forestry award.

Accepting Public Input Online Contact(s): Larry Bonde, Wis.