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So far in 2014, conservation-minded individuals have continued to show a deep commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources. Through Aug. 1, approximately 44,611 Conservation Patron licenses had been sold (compared to 43,930 through Aug.

On July 28, Door County became the sixth county in the state to be named a Bird City Wisconsin community, joining Brown, Kenosha, Marquette, Ozaukee and Taylor counties in being named to the bird conservation program.

A new study by NASA and University of California, Irvine, scientists finds more than 75 percent of the water loss in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin since late 2004 came from underground resources.

Weborg Point in Peninsula State Park will be the setting for the annual meeting of the Friends of Peninsula State Park on Aug. 16 at 11:30 am. A picnic potluck lunch will be followed by a short business meeting, which will include a report from Park Superintendent Kelli Bruns, who will share news about the plans for renovation of the historic White Cedar Nature Center.

From northern pike spawning grounds to storing rabbit manure, the work of conservation professionals in Wisconsin is nothing if not diverse, and that diversity is the theme underlying the new edition of Wisconsin’s Land and Water Annual Progress Report Conservation in Wisconsin: Strength in Differences.

Cyber Green will be at the Baylake Bank Financial Center in Sister Bay on Aug. 23 from 8 am to noon to recycle used electronics as a fundraiser for the United Way of Door County, organized by Baylake Bank.

The psychology of dying is not often discussed, but an Australian nurse who worked with terminally ill patients did just that. This snippet is not real science, but it does tell us something about the psychology of dying.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled a new graphic that will be available to appear on insect repellent product labels. The graphic will show consumers how many hours a product will repel mosquitoes and/or ticks when used as directed.

The Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST), under the coordination and management of the Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department is proud to announce that DCIST was recently nominated and won the 2014 Invader Crusader Award for outstanding achievement and commitment in the ongoing efforts against invasive species in Wisconsin.

Throughout the summer months, the Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) has been working with Door County Parks to identify invasive species concerns within Door County parks.

Farms and businesses that produce, process or package certified organic agricultural products are eligible to be reimbursed for 75 percent of certification-related costs – up to $750 per category of certification – for expenses paid from Oct.

Does your nature center, land trust, local municipality, or other nonprofit have a conservation project that needs funding? Are you a teacher in need of extra funding to take your students on field trips or do an environmental project? The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s C.

Can serious head injury trigger Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)? Answer: Yes. Studies show that brain injury increases risk for AD. One study showed AD plaques in the brains of individuals in their 30s after head trauma serious enough to require hospitalization.

Don’t let lawn weeds get the best of you. These opportunistic plants find a weak spot in the lawn, infiltrate and begin the takeover of your grass. Take back the lawn with proper care.

When I stroll the trails of Peninsula State Park this time of year, my neck is usually craned back and my eyes are to the sky. It’s bird migration season.

Meeting the challenge posed by climate change was a matter of broad bipartisan concern in our country just a decade ago, really a matter of practical management.

State fisheries biologists are revising the long-term fisheries management plan for Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan waters and invite the public to provide input during a second round of public review.

Throughout the summer, the Door County Invasive Species Team will be working with Door County parks to identify invasive species concerns within our parks.

State officials are seeking public input on 22 water quality standard topics for Wisconsin lakes and rivers related to the protection of public health, recreation, fish, and other aquatic communities.

On July 26, from 9 am – 12 pm, explore “The Waters of The Ledge” at The Ridges Sanctuary in celebration of the Niagara Escarpment’s eastern edge of the Door Peninsula, along the “backside” (or cuesta) of the Niagara Escarpment.