Wisconsin

A first-of-its-kind study by the University of Illinois found that GLRI Demonstration Farms increased the adoption of cover crops among farmers in Eastern Wisconsin by 50% — a key improvement which will make a lasting impact in reducing nutrient runoff in the region.

Projects will use nature-based solutions to address coastal hazards and support habitat and species goals prioritized by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates the completion of the first of two construction seasons at the Thomson Reservoir Remedial Action project in the St. Louis River Area of Concern.

Instilled with commitment to land stewardship, the next generation of Kane Dairy farmers sets out to take their parent’s vision for helping the family land to new levels with financial and technical assistance from Natural Resource Conservation Service programs.

Several tribes in Wisconsin are making progress removing invasive plant species through this USDA Forest Service Eastern Region grant.

Farmers, conservation professionals and project partners gathered to commemorate and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Lower Fox Demonstration Farms Network.

Northland College recently highlighted this restoration work in a video on the first two phases of its Sediment Reduction Project on North Fish Creek—the largest source of sediment flowing into Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay.

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments.

A new report on the GLRI Fox Demo Farms evaluates a pilot mentorship program designed to assist farmers who are transitioning to conservation.

Fourth-generation farmers and owners of Brey Cycle Farm in Door County highlight the environmental and financial benefits of conservation practices that improve soil health and protect water quality.