Mike McFadzen Pictured Rocks was designated the nation’s first National Lakeshore in 1966 to preserve this extraordinary setting. Located on the south shore of Lake Superior near Munising, …

The Pelican River Forest Project is a landmark achievement for Wisconsin’s conservation efforts. With the dedication of volunteers, support from the Conservation Fund, the Department of Natural …

Silent Alarm by Michael McFadzen Behind the Scenes of the Pelican River Forest Project The Pelican River Forest Project is a landmark achievement for Wisconsin's conservation efforts. With the …

          Michael McFadzen Editor's Note: This story first appeared in Michael McFadzen's Silent Alarm column in the September 2024 issue of Silent Sports …

Editor's Note: Michael McFadzen wrote a powerful article in his Silent Sports Magazine "Silent Alarm" column, reprinted below, about the woeful and politically charged under-funding of Wisconsin …

Michael McFadzen (This story first appeared in the May 2024 Issue of Silent Sports Magazine ) Deferred Maintenance Pegged at $1B Wisconsin State Parks are located in some of the most scenic areas of …

Joan Cervenka Hi everyone: In case you didn't know... Everyone can have an opinion  If you live in Sawyer County … or not… There is a poll in this week's edition of the Sawyer County Record …

Submitted by George Pastorino Many think that cycling abroad is safer than in the U.S., but Imogen Cotter , Women's Irish Champion, has had enough of the close calls and distracted drivers and she …

Silent Alarm, Michael McFadzen The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and WI DNR will offer their annual public input survey on natural resource-related topics via in-person sessions on April 8, …

ACTION ALERT- The hounding expansion bill is headed to the Wisconsin Senate floor on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Please consider contacting your Senator and ask if they oppose AB-512/SB-545.  See …

It is a story of coexistence. For centuries, the Ojibwe have lived alongside their brother Ma’iingan, who we know in English to be the wolf. In February 2021, a brutal assault , a hunt on their …

Michael McFadzen A bill proposed by Rep. Robert Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) and Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) to regulate wake surfing and wakeboarding fails to provide any meaningful protection …

Micahel McFadzen Following months of internal wrangling, years of collecting and reviewing data, and a last-ditch effort to rig the vote by the Republican-controlled Senate, which fired four Natural …

Lake Superior and its national parks provide abundant freshwater, habitat, recreation, and cultural heritage opportunities for everyone to enjoy. But the parks cannot operate without independent …

Amy Mueller Hello Friends, I need to call in a personal favor! And it's time-sensitive and means a lot to me... Please consider sending a quick email to the WDNR  before Monday, …

An announcement will open the door to federal funding, and additional administrative support for the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail ! Thursday, December 7, 2023 Contact:  …

Brook Waalen We’re on the (click here:)  Sept 6 City of Amery Council meeting agenda :  The City of Amery needs to know what this trail means to you and your community, how the snowmobiles/horses …

Friends,   Sunday’s celebration was fantastic! Thanks to all who chipped in to help and thanks to all who have chipped in over the years to support the Stower.  On Sunday, we raised $5,000 in …

The Wisconsin State Legislature has opened a comment period Regarding an EIA related to gray wolf harvest regulations.  The full link is at: …

Brook Waalen July 26, 2023, Polk County, Wisconsin Acting Polk County Circuit Judge Edward Vlack ruled that Polk County’s decision to allow snowmobiles and horses on the Stower Seven Lakes State …