Monthly Archives: February 2012

WWA Wins Ramsar International Award

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Steve Glass

Our very own Wisconsin Wetlands Association (WWA) has been recognized for its exemplary work in wetlands education by the Ramsar International Convention on Wetlands.  The WWA received the 2012 Wetland Conservation Award.  To learn more, read the WWA press release … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Wetland Complex Named Global Treasure

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Steve Glass

The Kakagon and Bad River Sloughs in northern Wisconsin have been named a “Wetland of International Importance” by the Ramsar International Convention on Wetlands.  The official designation was made in December, 2011 and formally celebrated at the annual meeting of … Continue reading →

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Signs of Early Spring

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Steve Glass

Spring bird migration is underway along the eastern flyway and some really early arrivals have shown up in the Lake Wingra watershed.  Since last Friday (February 24th) , sandhill cranes and red-winged blackbirds have been seen in, and over, the … Continue reading →

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