Publications
The Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin: Now Back in Print!
For too long, The Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin was out of print.
Not anymore! Wisconsin’s Green Fire has succeeded in reviving The Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin as a paperback series. Chapters are available for purchase from Amazon!
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The Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin provides a compendium of ecological, social, and economic information about Wisconsin’s 16 …
Read More >WGF Releases 2021 Annual Report
Wisconsin’s Green Fire is excited to release our first ever Annual Report! Just in time for WGF’s 5-year anniversary, WGF’s 2021 Annual Report outlines some of WGF’s major accomplishments in 2021 and looks forward to our plans for 2022. The Report includes letters from WGF’s Executive Director Fred Clark, …
Read More >Meeting Wisconsin’s Deer Conservation Challenges – Wisconsin’s Green Fire Opportunities Now July 2021 Report
In our new report, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) examines several threats and trends that, taken together, are affecting the future of Wisconsin’s white-tailed deer herd. The report discusses the threats Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) poses to deer and human health; explains the ecological effects of high deer densities on forest habitat quality; discusses the lack of antlerless deer harvests and reduced hunter numbers in Wisconsin; and concludes with recommendations for policy and actions on the state and local levels to ensure the health and safety of Wisconsin’s deer and their habitat.
Read More >Wetlands and Waterways in Wisconsin: Navigating Changes to the Federal Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule – Wisconsin’s Green Fire Opportunities Now 2021-2023 Report
Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) new report explains the history of the Clean Water Act and the frequent changes to the definition of “Waters of the United States”, which is critical to interpreting and implementing meaningful protections under the law. The report examines the intersection and overlap between federal and state water protection authority; explains the increasingly important functions, environmental benefits, and ecosystem services provided by wetlands, especially in light of the impacts being experienced as a result of climate change; and concludes with recommendations for policy and actions at the federal and state level that will help assure consistent and effective protections for wetlands and the many invaluable benefits they provide.
Read More >The February 2021 Wisconsin Wolf Hunt: A Preliminary Assessment
Following removal of gray wolves from the Endangered Species List on January 4th, 2021, the State of Wisconsin allowed public hunting and trapping of wolves during an abbreviated three-day season between February 22nd and February 24th. The last time wolves were hunted legally in Wisconsin in February was in 1956. The final reported harvest of 218 wolves over a period of three days exceeded the total quota for state-authorized hunters by 83%. Wisconsin’s Green Fire’s preliminary assessment of the February 2021 Wisconsin wolf hunting and trapping season includes impacts of the hunt on Wisconsin’s wolf population and recommendations to avoid future failures and ensure that future wolf management is informed by science and best practice.
Read More >The Future is Now: Creating a 21st Century Energy Policy – Wisconsin’s Green Fire Opportunities Now 2021-2023 Report on Energy
Wisconsin needs an updated energy policy. Wisconsin’s Green Fire presents a clear set of recommendations to help Wisconsin chart a path towards an energy system that is cleaner, more reliable, equitable, and increasingly decentralized with local generation and local ownership of power sources.
Read More >PFAS: Forever Chemicals in Wisconsin Webinar Recording
PFAS: Past, Present, and Future – Forever Chemicals in Wisconsin is a webinar that highlights the history, fate, and transport of these chemicals; the latest proposals in the Governor’s 2021 State Budget and action items outlined in the Wisconsin PFAS Action Plan; and key policy recommendations and opportunities for the near and long term.
Read More >Conservation Policy in the Biden / Harris Administration Feb 10, 2021 Webinar
President Joe Biden and his team are moving quickly to implement an historic conservation agenda with a strong focus on climate change, environmental justice, and land conservation. Collin O’Mara, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, joins us for this special program to outline the Biden/Harris administration’s agenda, with a particular focus on what it means for Wisconsin and our region. Wisconsin conservationist Kathleen Falk moderates the conversation and fields questions from participants. This program is hosted jointly by Wisconsin’s Green Fire and the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.
Read More >PFAS: Forever Chemicals in Wisconsin — Wisconsin’s Green Fire Opportunities Now 2021-2023 Report on PFAS
PFAS are causing human health and environmental concerns throughout the state. Wisconsin’s Green Fire presents a clear set of recommendations to address PFAS contamination and set Wisconsin on a path towards a cleaner and healthier environment for all.
Read More >Creating a Shared Vision for Wolves in Wisconsin — Wisconsin’s Green Fire Opportunities Now 2021-2023 Report on Wolves
When wolves are removed from the federal endangered species list in 2021, management will fall to the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin’s Green Fire recommends steps for state management.
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