A passion for forestry, water, and community goes a long way! Check out this community spotlight about our Board President, Tom Jerow, featured in the Wisconsin DNR Forestry News. forestrynews.blogs.govdelivery.com/2025/12/15/c...

Data centers around Wisconsin are raising concerns about impacts on energy, water, land, and utility costs. What can communities do about it? Our new toolkit provides some answers: wigreenfire.org/big-tech-unc...

Conservation Trivia 2025 was a blast! Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and tested your knowledge about Wisconsin's public lands and waters! We love getting to mix work and fun like this alongside so many friends and partners.

In early December, we submitted a detailed set of recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) on the North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan. In our review, we focused on public land and water management for biodiversity. wigreenfire.org/recommendati...

As we grieve the passing of conservation champion, George Meyer yesterday, we're reflecting on his lifelong commitment to protecting natural resources in Wisconsin. Read our remembrance and gratitude of George here, and please share your own memories with us. wigreenfire.org/wisconsins-g...

Don't miss tomorrow's Clean Water Webinar at 12pm CT, featuring yours truly, hosted by Save Our Streams. It's sure to be an interesting update on the 2025 season for Nitrate Watch with a special focus on Wisconsin and Iowa! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

With the last supermoon of 2025 illuminating our lands and waters across Wisconsin, we're feeling invigorated. Will you help us bring our vision to life in 2026 and beyond? Donate at: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe... Read our mission and vision here: wigreenfire.org/about/

ICYMI: Paul Heinen, WGF's Policy Director provides a quick overview of some proposed environmental/conservation legislation related to clean water. WGF will continue to monitor the legislative schedule and evaluate each proposal. wigreenfire.org/democrats-ho...

Today is #GivingTuesday! Will you give today to be a part of protecting clean water, rich biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems? Donate at wigreenfire.app.neoncrm.com/forms/10 to help us advance science-based, knowledge-driven policies for today's greatest conservation challenges. Thank you!

Our last Green Fire Cafe of 2025 is coming up tomorrow at 3pm. Our theme this month is "Authenticity." All are welcome at this coffee klatsch-style gathering. Come as you are! Register here at no cost: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Just a few days left to register for Conservation Trivia! Details at wigreenfire.org/events 📍Location: Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Rd, Madison WI 53713. 🗓Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 🕒Time: Sign-in starts at 4:00p.m. Trivia begins at 4:30p.m. 💲Cost: Individuals can register for $10/person.

On Nov. 18, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency passed four bills out of committee, all related to administrative rules and environmental standards. WGF opposes all four bills: AB 274, AB 275, AB 276, AB 277. wigreenfire.org/why-wgf-oppo...

Reminder to vote for WGF in the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance's photo contest! Voting is open to the public until Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT. Direct link to our photo: cont.st/FCZJeu_emgSX... Anyone in the U.S. can vote, but only one vote per person is allowed during the contest period.

""Hunters this fall could be taking to the field with more deer than anytime in recorded history," McCaffery said." www.jsonline.com/story/sports... We're proud to have Keith McCaffery on WGF's Science Council. Thanks to Paul Smith from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for this story!

"Meleesa Johnson, executive director of Wisconsin’s Green Fire, said without clear PFAS standards, it’s difficult to estimate the bill’s costs. She likened it to seeking an estimate for building a home without knowing its size or dimensions." www.wpr.org/news/cleanup...

Attention students and early-career professionals! Registration is open for our 4th Annual Wisconsin Conservation Retreat from Jan 5-8, 2026. Sign up at www.tickettailor.com/events/uwose... During this 3-night, 4-day event, you'll enjoy networking, skill-building, and winter fun in the Northwoods.

Voting is open for the NIA 2025 photo contest! Vote for WGF's photo here and help us win up to $1,000: cont.st/FCZJeu_emgSX... Cast your vote between November 10 and 21, 2025. Each person may vote once during the contest period. This photo contest is organized by Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.

For the second year, we're hosting Conservation Trivia on December 9, 2025! Will you join us? The theme for this trivia night is "public lands and waters." Details at wigreenfire.org/events 📍Delta Beer Lab, 167 East Badger Rd, Madison WI 53713. 🗓Tues., Dec. 9, 2025 🕒4:30-6:30pm CT 💲$10 per person.

If you reached a birthday milestone this year (generally age 73), you may be required to make a "required minimum distribution" from your retirement account. Did you know you can send that money directly to your favorite nonprofits and avoid paying income tax on it? wigreenfire.org/a-word-to-th...

We were proud to be part of this panel on "Why Forestry and Forest Products Matter to Wisconsin." Read more on our website: wigreenfire.org/state-capito...

Today is the Beaver Moon, the second supermoon of the season! Like the busy beavers who are preparing their food caches and lodges for winter, we're preparing for all the work ahead. Thank you to all who donate and make our work possible! wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...

Coming up today at 3pm! All are welcome at Green Fire Cafe. wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c...

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) issued a permit on Oct. 29, 2025 to allow construction of the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline re-route around the Bad River Band’s reservation. Meanwhile, the state permits are being contested by several organizations. wigreenfire.org/u-s-army-cor...

"Permanent rules to guide the conduct of wolf hunting in Wisconsin are set to take effect Saturday, capping off a yearslong process in which the state [DNR] worked to write policy about one of the most politically polarized issues facing the state." wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/10/30/n...

Clean Water Webinar coming up on Dec. 11, 2025, 12-1pm CT via Zoom! Details at wigreenfire.org/events. Join WGF and Izaak Walton League for a rundown of what happened in the world of nitrate pollution monitoring in 2025 (spoiler alert...it was not a great year for water quality). #nitrate #water

Our October issue of Compass Points, WGF's monthly e-newsletter arrived in inboxes today! As usual, it's packed with conservation news, upcoming events, opportunities and job listings. Let us know what you think! You can read past issues on our website at wigreenfire.org/newsletters

As Halloween approaches, we’re sharing a story from some WGF supporters about how a seemingly spooky topic—learning to do a necropsy, (i.e., an autopsy for animals)—became a great learning experience for a future veterinarian. wigreenfire.org/necropsy-exp...

Today's moon phase is the New Moon, the darkest night in the moon cycle. But even in the darkness, our "green fire" burns bright. Will you help support our work advancing science-based conservation in Wisconsin? Thank you! wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...

Experts from our fisheries and climate teams share a call for action from the American Fisheries Society (AFS): "now is the time to combat detrimental, human-caused climate change if we wish to conserve the world's aquatic ecosystems and fisheries." wigreenfire.org/fisheries-pr...

During the week of October 6, 2025, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) leaders testified at the Wisconsin State Capitol on multiple bills. The main topics were on forestry and PFAS. Read the details: wigreenfire.org/a-busy-week-...

When hunting deer this fall, you might have questions about safely eating venison. Check out this info on lead in venison, and deer PFAS advisories from the WDNR. dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildli... Photo: Deer in Dane County, WI via Snapshot Wisconsin.

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! One way to honor the holiday is learning from and about Indigenous leaders in docs like the Status of Tribes & Climate Change (STACC) Report, Vol. 2, 2025 by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals. sites.google.com/view/staccre... #climatechange #science

Paul Smith from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports on the newest study on how wake boats impact lakes, this one about Lake Beulah in Walworth County, Wisconsin. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

WGF is opposed to Senate Bills 127 and 128 on PFAS because they do nothing to help release the $125 million set aside in the Joint Committee on Finance to help pay for PFAS cleanup and they let companies off the hook for paying for the pollution that they caused. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...

We're kicking off our fall fundraising with the supermoon! The last three months of 2025 are special with three supermoons in a row. After tonight's Harvest Moon, we'll be journeying with you through the moon phases and our fall fundraising. Learn more: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe... Thank you!

We couldn't be prouder to have Dr. Patty Loew as a WGF Ambassador. Coming up on Oct 18th, we highly recommend going to her book launch of the new paperback edition of Seventh Generation Earth Ethics: Native Voices of Wisconsin. Join us there at the Milwaukee Central Library at 12:30-2pm!

The conservation world lost one of the greats today with the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. May we continue to honor her legacy by connecting with the natural world, sharing science, and championing conservation and humanitarian protections for all ages. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...

Our monthly Green Fire Cafe is coming up tomorrow at 3pm! Are you coming? The theme is Community Science. Register at wigreenfire.org/green-fire-c... We'll be talking about Nitrate Watch, a recent partnership for WGF with Izaak Walton League of America. #communityscience #NitrateWatch #Wisconsin

What does Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' new 2026-27 Biennial Habitat Work Plan mean for your part of Wisconsin? Read and download the report here: widnr.widen.net/s/r9nxfz7rrg... Curious about the Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin? Learn more: wigreenfire.org/ecological-l...

There will be a press conference on Oct 1 at 12pm in Madison on the Line 5 Pipeline Re-route in northern Wisconsin around the Bad River Reservation. A contested case hearing is ongoing in Madison this month. Details at: www.healthyclimatewi.org/events/press...

Another busy month of news to share in the latest September issue of Compass Points! Check your email inboxes for news about our responses on federal changes at the EPA, USFS, and DoD, plus info about events and opportunities. wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe... #newsletter #conservation #Wisconsin

After serving in many different roles within Wisconsin's Green Fire, Fred Clark is stepping away to focus on other work. We are grateful to Fred for all his work with WGF over the years! Read more: wigreenfire.org/fred-clark-s...

As of today, it's officially autumn. Happy fall equinox! Let's make this another season full of fresh air, time in nature, great food and time with loved ones. What's your favorite thing about fall in Wisconsin?

ICYMI: WGF's climate expert Keith Reopelle was interviewed Friday for WJFW Newswatch 12. He talks about the EPA's proposed rule to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. www.wjfw.com/news/local/e... Comments are open until 11:59pm EDT on www.regulations.gov/document/EPA...

Do you ever feel worried about climate change? You're not alone. The YPCC has ranked global warming among the "top 10 public worries in the U.S." All these topics are connected. It's why we try to take a systems-thinking approach to conservation. climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications...

The Roadless Rule is one of America’s most successful conservation policies. We will be submitting comments in opposition to the rescission to the Federal Register by the Sept 19 deadline. You can act too. More details: www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action#... #conservation #RoadlessRule #action

While policy action on neonics may not be coming immediately, we're sticking to this important issue for clean water, pollinators, and human health. Read more >> wigreenfire.org/informationa... #neonicotinoids #cleanwater #conservation #wisconsin

Thanks to WisPolitics for publishing our article on Wisconsin's Fish and Wildlife Account! One of the main points is that the DNR properly managed the account, but more funding is needed to properly take care of our state's fisheries and wildlife populations. www.wispolitics.com/2025/wiscons...

Read our news release this morning on the audit of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Fish and Wildlife Account: wigreenfire.org/news-release...

Not sure what to make of all the federal changes impacting science in America? Check out this new technical report from the American Society of Naturalists surveying ~1400 members of 14 scientific societies in ecology, evolution, and marine science. www.firsthandaccounts.org/impacts/2025...