WGF Blog
Posts by WGF members on a variety of conservation-related topics.
Democrats Hold “Clean Water for Wisconsin” Press Conference
by Paul Heinen, Policy Director, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF)
Clean Water for Wisconsin Press Conference
Clean Water for Wisconsin Press Conference, Nov. 20, 2025
Paul Heinen, WGF’s Policy Director, attended the November 20, 2025 “Clean Water for Wisconsin” press conference. At the event, Legislative Democratic Senators and Representatives spoke about a number of proposals they will …
Read More >Why WGF Opposes 4 Bills on Administrative Rules
by Paul Heinen, WGF Policy Director; edited by Carolyn Pralle, WGF Communications and Outreach Coordinator
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency passed four bills out of committee on a partisan vote of six (6) Republican votes to three (3) Democratic votes.
Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) opposes all four …
Read More >A Word to the Wise on Donating to Nonprofits
by Valerie Stabenow, WGF Board Member; edited by Carolyn Pralle, WGF Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Editor’s Note: This post was prepared by Valerie Stabenow, WGF Board Member. Here, she shares information about financial options people have when giving to nonprofits like Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF). Learn more about ways to give to WGF …
Read More >State Capitol Panel on Why Forestry and Forest Products Matter to Wisconsin
Paul Heinen, WGF’s Policy Director (second from left) speaks on the October 20, 2025 panel at the State Capitol, “Why Forestry and Forest Products Matter to Wisconsin” during Forest Products Week.
Forest Products Week started October 20, 2025 in Wisconsin. As a kick-off event for Forest Products Week, Paul Heinen, Policy Director of Wisconsin’ …
Read More >U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues permit for Enbridge Line 5 Re-route despite challenges to state permits
On October 29, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit that allows construction of the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline re-route in northern Wisconsin. Legal challenges to the required state permits continue.
Read More >Guest Post: Necropsy Experience for Ella Ordens
Necropsy Experience for Ella Ordens
Editor’s note: As Halloween approaches, we’re sharing a story 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. The story comes from Tom and Judy Ordens, two WGF supporters who made this experience possible for their granddaughter, …
Read More >Support WGF’s Beaver Moon Fall Appeal
WGF’s Fall 2025 Fundraising Appeal
WGF’s Beaver Moon Fall Fundraiser for 2025
By the light of the Beaver Moon
This time of year, when darkness comes early in the crisp autumn evenings, many of us around Wisconsin come in from our days spent outdoors to gather by the fireplace with good books and cozy …
Read More >Fisheries Professionals Issue a Call for Action about the Climate Change Crisis
Walleye (Sander vitreus), photo by USFWS-Mountain Prairie via Flickr
Fisheries Professionals Issue a Call for Action about the Climate Change Crisis
Editor’s note: This article was prepared by Bill Fisher, Chair of WGF’s Fisheries Work Group, with input from Keith Reopelle and Nancy Turyk of WGF’s Climate & Clean Energy Work Group and WGF’s Executive …
Read More >A Busy Week at the Capitol for WGF
Meleesa Johnson, WGF, testifies on Senate Bill 456 at Wisconsin State Capitol, October 9, 2025. Photo by Sarah Barry.
A Busy Week at the Capitol for WGF
By Paul Heinen, WGF Policy Director, Edited by Carolyn Pralle, WGF Communications and Outreach Coordinator
During the week of October 6, 2025, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) leaders testified at …
Read More >Fred Clark stepping back from work with WGF
Autumn Tamaracks, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Photo by Jeff Henry.
Fred Clark stepping back from work with Wisconsin’s Green Fire
Fred Clark, 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. We are grateful to Fred for …
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