Wisconsin Women In Conservation
Wisconsin Women in Conservation offers support for women with a passion for the land. / Photo Credit: BJ O’Connor-Schevers
More than one-third of farmers in Wisconsin are women.
Despite this, there aren’t many resources specific to women farmers, who range from urban growers to traditional farmers and backyard growers. It’s a diverse group.
That’s where Wisconsin Women in Conservation, or WiWiC, can step in and provide resources and mentors to help these farmers find their path to success.
Learn more about Wisconsin Women in Conservation in the summer 2023 issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.
Have Fun, Stay Safe On ATV/UTVs
Over the last five years, 70% of fatal crashes involving operators or passengers under the age of 18 occurred on private lands. Lack of helmets, not using seatbelts in UTVs and inexperience are among the top factors in these crashes.
Crashes resulting in injury or fatality don’t only happen to kids. The same guidelines for helmet and seatbelt use also apply to adults. The DNR reminds adult riders to always ride sober.
Regardless of if a rider is an adult or a child, one of the best things ATV and UTV operators can do to stay safe is take an online safety course. A list of approved safety education classes is available on the DNR Safety Education webpage.
Wisconsin law requires every operator involved in a crash to report the incident without delay to law enforcement officials. In addition, within 10 days of the incident, the operator must submit a written report to the DNR.
For more information on ATV and UTV recreation in Wisconsin, visit the DNR’s ATV/UTV riding in Wisconsin webpage.
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Nomination Period Open For Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards
Give your community, organization, school or business the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a Recycling Excellence Award! The DNR promotes outstanding recycling and waste minimization efforts, including food waste recovery or diversion programs, through these annual Recycling Excellence Awards. Nominations are due by Sept. 15, 2023.
Awards are offered in four categories:
- Projects and Initiatives
- Overall Program
- Special Events
- Innovation
Award winners will be announced in mid-November to coincide with America Recycles Day on Nov. 15. Winners are promoted on the DNR’s website.
Learn more about the awards and past winners on the Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards webpage.
For more information, please contact Rachel Stark.
Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
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