Our most cherished Wildlife Day at the Capitol event is just around the corner! Calling all volunteers who would like to help us make this event the best yet. Also, be sure attend our FREE training webinar tomorrow to help you to prepare for Wildlife Day and become a more effective advocate for animals and wildlife in Wisconsin.
Announcing Wildlife Day at the Capitol coming on April 18th, a note from our Executive Director Melissa Smith, news updates, calling all volunteers for Wildlife Day 2024, upcoming Fireside Chats and more!
The Lake Sturgeon population in Wisconsin is on the brink of extinction, and it is crucial to consider designating them as a Distinct Population Segment and granting them federal protection through the Endangered Species Act. Without such protection, the survival of the Sturgeon population could be at even greater risk from pollution, invasive species, and climate change.
This month is going to be a busy one. We will do our best to keep our communication relevant and concise, as there will be important opportunities for you to stay informed about urgent legislation and regulations. We appreciate you howling back and taking every action you can as we work to keep you informed about important conservation issues as they come down the pike. Together, let's make a difference for our wolves and other imperiled species.
It is concerning that so many individuals have placed blind trust in the very agency that continues to ignore peer-reviewed science and dismiss citizens that dare to question their dubious metrics and propaganda. The same agency that held closed-door meetings with anti-wolf organizations and individuals long after the public comment period ended, while subsequently changing the plan to reflect those meetings.
Wolves, bears and mountain lions have an irreplaceable and complex role in our world. What is distressing to me, is that these species are all quickly losing ground, and when they finally receive the step up they deserve from us, the fringe groups are just waiting for the next opportunity to push them back to the brink of extinction.
New years resolutions for wildlife, the top ten reasons volunteering is so important, behind the scenes of Wisconsin's new wolf management plan, a petition to regulate insecticides, legal proceedings against the DNR and NRB, a proclamation on the 50th anniversary of the ESA, upcoming Fireside Chats and more!
Neonicotinoids are systemic insecticides used in agriculture, landscaping, and home gardening to control pests. We are deeply concerned about the harmful effects of neonicotinoids on the environment and wildlife. Despite these risks, the EPA registered neonicotinoids without first requiring data on their efficacy.
A note of holiday cheer and gratitude from our Executive Director, announcement of our lawsuit against the DNR, invitation to an educational webinar on meso-predators, the latest news updates, upcoming holiday events, Fireside Chats, a TRIPLE MATCH for Giving Tuesday this year and more!
Today, the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance and Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife filed a lawsuit charging that the Wisconsin DNR and NRB infringed on constitutional due process and equal protections along with violations of numerous statutes, regulations, and rules when it adopted the 2023 Wolf Plan and regulations last month. Following successful litigation in the Fall of 2021, GLWA hopes to push the agency in the direction of science-based decision making meant to ensure the long-term sustainability and survival of the Great Lake’s iconic gray wolf populations.
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