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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 13h

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.

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Wisconsin lawmakers, regulators clash over PFAS protections in GOP bills

Republican lawmakers say their bills to address PFAS would offer financial aid and protect innocent landowners from footing the bill for contamination they didn’t cause. But state regulators argue the...

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 2d

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!

Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 5d

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!

Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 7d

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...

Jane Goodall, Who Chronicled the Social Lives of Chimps, Dies at 91

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 8d

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

Join Us for Green Fire Cafe • Wisconsin’s Green Fire

Part coffee klatsch, part happy hour, all welcoming, the virtual Green Fire Cafe brings free casual opportunities for the WGF community and beyond to share stories, ask questions, and build connection...

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 9d

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...

Proposed habitat efforts are identified on both a statewide level and within each of Wisconsin’s 16 Ecological Landscapes. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 9d

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...

Press Conference to Stop Line 5 | Healthy Climate WI

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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#newsletter #conservation #Wisconsin

New issue of Compass Points for September 2025

Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 14d

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!

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Fred Clark stepping back from work with WGF • Wisconsin’s Green Fire

After serving in many different roles within Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), Fred Clark is stepping away to focus on other work.

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 16d

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?

Leaves float on water with text overlay Happy fall equinox September 22, 2025

Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 16d

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.
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Comments are open until 11:59pm EDT on www.regulations.gov/document/EPA...

EPA opens comments for rescinding climate regulation laws

The endangerment finding of 2009 has regulated the emissions of greenhouse gases to protect changing climates. The Environmental Protection Agency is now planning to revoke this law federally.

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 20d

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.

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Top public worries in the U.S.

About three in ten Americans say they are “very worried” about global warming.

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 22d

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

Take Action

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 22d

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

WGF Attends Informational Session on Neonics at WI Capitol • Wisconsin’s Green Fire

WGF attended an information session on September 8, 2025 at the Wisconsin Capitol on neonicotinoids, commonly called "neonics."

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 28d

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...

Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 29d

Correction to the news release: it was a $30 million transfer for the 2025-27 biennium, not $25 million (which was for the 2023-24 period in the audit). We've updated the content on our website with this change.

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · 29d

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

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News Release: WGF Supports Audit Findings that Confirm the WDNR Properly Managed Fish and Wildlife Account Funds • Wisconsin’s Green Fire

“We congratulate WDNR on its management of the Fish and Wildlife Account. The problem is that they don’t have the funding they need to take care of our state’s fisheries and wildlife populations...

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

Impacts on Science - 2025 July Survey

A technical report on the impacts of federal policies since January 20, 2025 on Ecology, evolution and marine science: Summer 2025

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Sep 4

ICYMI on wake boats from Wisconsin Public Radio: “We’re representing in our coalition hundreds of thousands of people across the state who vote, and this is a big issue,” said Meleesa Johnson, executive director of the conservation group Wisconsin’s Green Fire...

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us at 3pm today for Green Fire Cafe! This month's theme is Transformation. All are welcome at this free virtual event to share stories, ask questions, and make connections. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#science #conservation #Wisconsin #freeevent

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Sep 2

For 60+ years, Keith McCaffery has been standing up for science-based deer management. We're proud to have him within our ranks at Wisconsin's Green Fire as one of our wildlife experts! Read more about Keith in this article by Pat Durkin >>

www.patrickdurkinoutdoors.com/post/biologi...

Biologist Keith McCaffery Left His Mark in Wisconsin’s Deer Woods

American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “If a single man plants himself on his convictions and then abides, the huge world will come ’round to him.” Maybe so, but Keith McCaffery, 86, of Rhi...

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Aug 29

*Opportunity for Action* Deadline is Sep 2nd! Federal amendments would undo progress in cleaning up PFAS that contaminate water and harm human health. Consider contacting your representatives and senators to speak up about PFAS.

See wigreenfire.org/opportunity-...

#PFAS #conservation #Wisconsin

Opportunity for Action - Federal PFAS amendments • Wisconsin’s Green Fire

Senate Republicans have introduced provisions that the existing moratorium on incineration of PFAS-containing aqueous film-forming foam and

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Aug 28

ICYMI: Bill Berry shared an opinion piece in The Capital Times earlier this week remembering Bill Horvath as "an unsung hero of Wisconsin conservation." We appreciate the mention of Wisconsin's Green Fire and some of our partners in the article!

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Opinion | Bill Horvath an unsung hero of Wisconsin conservation

The Shawano County native left a lasting imprint on local, state and national conservation efforts.

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Aug 25

This was an easy one. We're proud to co-sign this letter from Michael Fields Agricultural Institute opposing the USDA's planned reorganization. Read the letter and consider co-signing at www.michaelfields.org/post/action-...

ACTION ALERT: Sign On to Oppose the USDA's Planned Reorganization

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is urging fellow farmers and farm advocates to speak up in opposition to planned changes at the United State Department of Agriculture. PLEASE SIGN ON TODAY OR TO...

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Wisconsin's Green Fire: Voices for Conservation @wigreenfire.bsky.social · Aug 22

Check your email inboxes for another action-packed issue of Compass Points, our monthly e-newsletter!

Become a WGF supporter at: wigreenfire.org/make-a-diffe...

Read past issues at wigreenfire.org/newsletters.