Wildlife
WGF evaluation and reports on state and federal actions and funding affecting wildlife management in Wisconsin, developed by WGF’s Wildlife Work Group.
Vista Sands Solar Farm – WGF Public Testimony
WGF’s Public Testimony on the proposed Vista Sands Solar Farm
An update on how we’re fighting for renewable energy and wildlife conservation.
Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) continues to seek several modifications to the proposed Vista Sands Solar Farm development. We’re working so this unprecedented expansion of renewable energy production – a necessary step toward attaining the …
Read More >Opportunity for Action: Public Hearing on Vista Sands Solar Farm
Solar panels in Wisconsin. Credit: Mark Asplund
Your voice is needed to support renewable energy production and protect Wisconsin’s wildlife.
As you may know, Wisconsin’s Green Fire has been engaged with other conservation organizations reviewing the 6,700-acre Vista Sands Solar Farm application. The final approval of this project rests with the Public Service …
Read More >WSO Program on Greater Prairie-Chickens
Learn about Greater Prairie-Chickens with WSO on August 6, 2024.
Greater prairie-chickens by Gregory ‘Slobirdr’ Smith via Flickr
The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) is holding an informational program on Greater Prairie-Chickens on Tuesday August 6th at 6:30. WGF members and wildlife experts Tom Hauge and Jim Keir are participating in the program to …
Read More >Meleesa Johnson Appointed to Sandhill Crane Study Committee
Bringing a science-based approach to legislation on sandhill cranes:
Meleesa Johnson, Wisconsin’s Green Fire’s Executive Director, has been selected to serve on the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning in July 2024. This committee is one of five study committees for 2024. The scope of this study committee’s work begins: “The …
Read More >WGF Submits Comments on Vista Sands Solar Farm DEIS
Wisconsin’s Green Fire sends comment letter to the Public Service Commission (PSC).
We submitted our organizational comment letter on PSC Docket Number 9820-CE-100 on June 14, 2024. In this letter, experts from our Climate and Energy, Fisheries, and Wildlife Work Groups collaborated to provide a detailed set of comments on the 147-page Draft Environmental Impact …
Read More >Opportunity for Action: Comment on Vista Sands Solar Farm
Photovoltaic panels, Image by StockSnap from Pixabay
Your opinion matters!
Send a comment to the Public Service Commission about the draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Vista Sands Solar Farm by June 14, 2024. Read …
Read More >Phase 2: Illegal Deaths and Injuries to WI’s Large Wild Birds
Bald Eagles by Veronika Andrews via Pixabay
Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) experts are working to protect wildlife and support wildlife rehabilitators.
We need help from the WGF community and beyond to continue Phase 2 of this important project! Will you support us?
Earlier this month, Wisconsin Public Radio reported on an ongoing project of our …
Read More >WGF on The Larry Meiller Show
On April 24, WGF wildlife experts Kerry Beheler and Tom Hauge were guests on The Larry Meiller Show on Wisconsin Public Radio.
Talking with Larry and answering live questions from callers around Wisconsin, Kerry and Tom discussed our injured wildlife project and how to protect Wisconsin’s large wild birds.
Read More >Illegal Deaths and Injuries to WI’s Large Wild Birds Phase 1 Report
Illegal Deaths and Injuries to Wisconsin’s Large Wild Birds: Identifying and Evaluating Recent Occurrences – Phase 1 Project Report
Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) released a new report as Phase 1 of an ongoing project on Wisconsin birds: “Illegal Deaths and Injuries to Wisconsin’s Large Wild Birds: Identifying and Evaluating Recent Occurrences.”
This paper …
Read More >Wisconsin’s Green Fire Not Associated with Greenfire Law PC
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 30th, 2023
Media Contacts:
Wisconsin’s Green Fire Executive Director
Wisconsin’s Green Fire Communications Coordinator
Rhinelander, WI – A new lawsuit by the Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance (GLWA) is asking a Dane County Circuit Court judge to block …
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