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SUMMARY:Welcome: Young Voices\, New Members\, and Opportunities with Wisconsin’s Green Fire
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is an organization promoting science-based natural resources conservation. WGF’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be a series of five programs in September highlighting themes including: youth-led conservation movements; racial inequities in conservation; the challenges and opportunities facing policy makers as they address a budget and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic; and a keynote program by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold framing Wisconsin conservation challenges in a global view. \nOur Annual Meeting programs are open to the public and registration is without charge. Registration: https://wigreenfire.org/annual-meeting/2020-programs/ \nWednesday\, September 9\, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.\nWelcome: Young Voices\, New Members\, and Opportunities with Wisconsin’s Green Fire  \nJoin WGF leaders to learn more about who we are and what we do. We extend a special invitation to college student conservation groups.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/welcome-young-voices-new-members-and-opportunities-with-wisconsins-green-fire/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Politics,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T140000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Native Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the Valley’s landscaping does its part to protect the Menomonee River and how to use some of the same landscaping techniques at home. Jay Feiker of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District will lead a tour of Menomonee Valley Community Park. Beginning near the intersection of W. Milwaukee Road and Canal Street\, participants will hear about the native gardening and storm water management efforts in place in the park and how that helps keep the Menomonee River healthy. \nAfter the tour\, you can learn about how to implement similar practices in your own backyard! Do your part to help keep our rivers clean and healthy by planting native flora—you’ll even get a native plant to bring home after the event! \nWhen: Sunday\, September 13\, 2 p.m. \nWhere: Menomonee Valley Community Park | 3700 W. Milwaukee Rd & Virtual \nCost: $10/person \nIn-person attendance will be limited to the first 15-20 people to register. Those who register after that point can join the event virtually over video! \nMasks are required by all participants at this event and social distancing will be enforced. You can read the complete list of Menomonee Valley Partners’ COVID-19 Event Policies here. \nPart of Valley Week 2020.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/intro-to-native-gardening-class/
CATEGORIES:Class,Environment,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T160000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Racial Equity and Inclusion in Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is an organization promoting science-based natural resources conservation. WGF’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be a series of five programs in September highlighting themes including: youth-led conservation movements; racial inequities in conservation; the challenges and opportunities facing policy makers as they address a budget and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic; and a keynote program by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold framing Wisconsin conservation challenges in a global view. \nOur Annual Meeting programs are open to the public and registration is without charge. Registration: https://wigreenfire.org/annual-meeting/2020-programs/ \nWednesday\, September 16\, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nUnderstanding Racial Equity and Inclusion in Conservation \nThis interactive workshop will explore racial equity in society\, and especially focus on the history of racial inequity in conservation and the environmental movement. August Ball\, Founder and CEO of Cream City Conservation\, will examine the history and concepts behind racial inequities and lead our interactive discussion. Wisconsin’s Green Fire is co-hosting this program with our allied organizations Gathering Waters and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/understanding-racial-equity-and-inclusion-in-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Politics,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200922T200000
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SUMMARY:Second Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting Sept. 22
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a second virtual meeting later this month to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish. \nThis virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members of the public can access the meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. via Zoom or by calling 312-626-6799 and using meeting ID: 961 9714 5544. \nDNR fisheries managers will be developing new regulations for lake whitefish for the commercial industry and would like stakeholder participation from a wide variety of sources. This is the second of several public meetings over the course of the next year to get feedback on the Lake Michigan whitefish. \nAt this meeting fisheries staff share information using a PowerPoint presentation. While the call-in number will allow attendees to listen to the discussion\, to better understand the information and see the presentation\, the DNR recommends the public attend using a computer via the Zoom link. \nInformation\, meeting notes and presentations for the first meeting can be found on Lake Michigan Whitefish Management page. \nMore information on fisheries can be found on the fisheries page of the DNR website.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/second-lake-michigan-whitefish-virtual-meeting-sept-22/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Environment,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting Sept. 23
DESCRIPTION:Due to public health advisories\, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet virtually for the September board meeting to consider authorizing several preliminary public hearing and comment periods and informational items. \nThe eConference meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, 2020\, originating from State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)\, 101 S. Webster St.\, Madison\, Wisconsin. With restricted access to GEF 2\, the public can only view the September board meeting by livestream. \nRemote testimony is welcome. The submittal deadline for remote public appearance requests and written comments for the September meeting is 11 a.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 16\, 2020. \nThe board will consider statements of scope and conditional approval of the public hearings for six rules\, including: \nProposed rules for Board Order CF-12-19 affecting chapter NR 162 related to the Clean Water Fund Loan Program\nProposed rules for Board Order CF-13-19 affecting chapter NR 166 related to the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program\nProposed rules for Board Order WM-11-20 affecting chapter NR12 related to revising white-tailed deer 3-year deer management unit boundaries\nProposed rules for Board Order FH-09-20 related to the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearing rule for fishing regulations on inland\, outlying and boundary waters\nThe board will consider several approval requests\, including: \nLand acquisition for the Brule River State Forest\nThe department’s 2021-2023 biennial budget\nThe board will hear several informational items\, including: \n2020 Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing Advisory Question Summary\nOverview of NRB’s role in rulemaking and master plans\nDNR COVID-19 update\nUpdate on DMAP and presentation of the 2020 Cooperator of the Year Award\nThe complete September board agenda is available on the DNR website here. \nBoard meetings are webcast live. You can watch the livestream of the September NRB board meeting online here by clicking on this month’s meeting. You may also visit the NRB agenda webpage on the DNR website and click “NRB webcasts” under the Related Links column on the right side of the page. From there\, click on this month’s meeting. After each board meeting\, the webcast will be available on demand.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsin-natural-resources-board-virtual-meeting-sept-23/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Politics,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Legislative Panel - Transformative Opportunities and New Challenges in Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is an organization promoting science-based natural resources conservation. WGF’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be a series of five programs in September highlighting themes including: youth-led conservation movements; racial inequities in conservation; the challenges and opportunities facing policy makers as they address a budget and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic; and a keynote program by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold framing Wisconsin conservation challenges in a global view. \nOur Annual Meeting programs are open to the public and registration is without charge. Registration: https://wigreenfire.org/annual-meeting/2020-programs/ \nWednesday\, September 23\, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nLegislative Panel – Transformative Opportunities and New Challenges in Conservation \nThe COVID-19 pandemic\, the associated economic downturn\, and a heightened awareness of racial and environmental justice have brought new challenges and a new urgency to addressing longstanding environmental and natural resources issues in Wisconsin. Our panel of legislative and agency leaders will unpack some of today’s biggest conservation issues and predict what we can expect in state policy in 2021. \nOur panel includes Senator Rob Cowles (R – Green Bay)\, Senator Janet Bewley (D – Mason)\, Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee)\, Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay)\, and Wisconsin DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary Todd Ambs. \n 
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/legislative-panel-transformative-opportunities-and-new-challenges-in-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Politics,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Russ Feingold on Global Conservation\, Policy\, and Science
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is an organization promoting science-based natural resources conservation. WGF’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be a series of five programs in September highlighting themes including: youth-led conservation movements; racial inequities in conservation; the challenges and opportunities facing policy makers as they address a budget and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic; and a keynote program by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold framing Wisconsin conservation challenges in a global view. \nOur Annual Meeting programs are open to the public and registration is without charge. Registration: https://wigreenfire.org/annual-meeting/2020-programs/ \nFriday\, September 25\, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nKeynote: Russ Feingold on Global Conservation\, Policy\, and Science \nFormer U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will share insights from his career in politics\, his international work for the U.S. State Department\, and his more recent efforts as Global Ambassador for the Campaign for Nature. From the campaign to save biodiversity in Africa to the growing threats to conservation closer to home\, Russ will help us put our work in a global context and navigate through challenging times.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/russ-feingold-on-global-conservation-policy-and-science/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Politics,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200926T090000
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin’s Green Fire Annual Meeting Summary Session
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is an organization promoting science-based natural resources conservation. WGF’s 2020 Annual Meeting will be a series of five programs in September highlighting themes including: youth-led conservation movements; racial inequities in conservation; the challenges and opportunities facing policy makers as they address a budget and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic; and a keynote program by former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold framing Wisconsin conservation challenges in a global view. \nOur Annual Meeting programs are open to the public and registration is without charge. Registration: https://wigreenfire.org/annual-meeting/2020-programs/ \nSaturday\, September 26\, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nAnnual Meeting Summary Session: Updates\, Breakout Sessions\, and Business Meeting \nThis session caps off a full month of diverse programs. Now come meet our staff and members and learn more about our work! We will distill and discuss what we’ve learned over the past year and how we can be most effective. Our members will lead a discussion exploring future directions for Wisconsin’s Green Fire with your input using breakout groups.
URL:https://urbanmilwaukee.com/event/wisconsins-green-fire-annual-meeting-summary-session/
CATEGORIES:Environment,Politics,Virtual
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