RECENT NEWS
CNRA Tours George Becker's Fish Collection at UW Stevens Point
Justin Sipiorski, Director Lecturer in Ichthyology and Curator of Fishes at UW Stevens Point leads a tour of the Fish Collection and expounds on the important research being conducted by faculty and students.
CNRA donates funds for two display cases to showcase the fish collection and other educational exhibits at UW Stevens Point
Dr. Erik Wild, Department of Biology and Curator of the Museum of Natural History and Justin Sipiorski accept CNRA's donation and 50 yr book from CNRA presedint Lisa Geer and Jan scalpone. One of the display cases will be located The Natural History Museum and the second will be near the fish collection in the Daniel O. Trainer Natural Resources Building at UW Stevens Point.
Three CNRA members recently inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame!
2010 Induction Ceremony was held at the Sentry Theater, Stevens Point WI
on Saturday April 24, 2010, 10 am. Visit the WI Conservation Hall of Fame to view the press release and individual biographie's of inductees.
George Becker, biology professor and ichthyologist at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and author of "Fishes of Wisconsin".
George served as CNRA president, 1972 to 1974 and together with other concerned CNRA members formed the Wisconsin Rive Restoration committee to inform the public on pollution and other issues concerning the Wisconsin River. With funds from CNRA, the Wisconsin River Restoration Committee published the special report "Stream of a Thousand Isles: The Wisconsin River: Its History and a Plan for Restoration". George was awarded CNRA's Silver Acorn Award in 1973.
See the link to Fish Man of Wisconsin for an engaging story about George and his passion.
Emily Earley, program coordinator and publication editor for UW Madison's Institute for Environmental Sudies for 15 years.
Emily is a longtime CNRA member and active in numerous conservation groups
including The Nature Conservancy, The Sigurd Olson Institute, and 1000 Friends of Wisconsin.
Ruth Hine, zoologist and chief of Research Information and Publications Section the WI DNR's Bureau of Research for over four decades.
CNRA member and advisor, Ruth Hine received the CNRA Silver Acorn Award in 1974. Ruth authored articles and reports with CNRA who's purpose was to educate the public on conservation issues. She was instrumental in the development of Wisconsin's endangered species program.
Public Service Commission is Seeking Public Input on Wind Siting Rules
The proposed rules by the PSC will result in statewide uniformity in wind siting rules for local governments in Wisconsin. 2009 Wisconsin Act 40 requires that the PSC establish a variety of rules that lay out the conditions a city, village, town or county may impose the installation and use of a wind energy system. Any person can submit written comments on the proposed rules until July 7, 2010 at noon. The PSC will also hold hearings to take testimony from the public in the Amnicon Falls Hearing Room at the Public Service Commission Building at 610 N Whitney Way in Madison on June 30th. For more information please visit:
Wind Turbines in the News
CNRA has been monitoring research amd legal actions pertaining to wind turbines ever since 133 wind turbines were proposed and eventually constructed on the periphery of Horicon Marsh. While we fully support wind as a viable alternative energy source, we are equally concerned about impacts on wildlife and scenic areas.
Causes of Bat Fatalities at Wind Turbines: Hypotheses and Predictions
Paul Cryan and Robert Barclay, 2009 Journal of Mammalogy 90, 1330-1340.
Thousands of Industrial-scale wind turbines are being built across the world each year to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy. Bats of certain species are dying at wind turbines in unprecedented numbers. Species of bats consistently affected by turbines tend to be those that rely on trees as roosts and most migrate long distances.
Download article: "Causes of Bat Fatalities at Wind Turbines"
Geographic Variation in Activity and Fatality of Migratory Bats at Wind Energy facilities
Erin Baerwald and Robert Barclay , 2009 Journal of Mammalogy 90, 1341-1349.
Little is known regarding the migratory behavior of bats, due in part to thier elusive nature. Recently, however, fatalities of migratory bats at some wind energy facilities across North America have provided the opportunity and impetus to study bat migration at the landscape level. Using acoustic monitoring and carcass searching, we examined variation in activity levels and fatality rates of bats across southern Alberta, Canada,..............
Download article: Geographic Variation in Activity and Fatality of Migratory Bats
Just Published!
Dear Editor: Opinions and Comments From a Farmer- Naturalist's Viewpoint Plus Other Sketches From Past and Present.
written by CNRA member Harold Kruse edited by Gretchen Kruse
"One of my greatests passions in life is 
saving natural beauty. Nothing else is
more important than saving the earth -
that's where we live. And I don't limit it
to people...I like to look at the whole
picture. Everything fits togeather."
"In developing a well-rounded conservation program - soil, water, woodlands, and wildlife - we must not forget the fifth factor - beauty.....
such a scene also includes healthy and happy people, our most important resource." Harold Kruse
contributions from sales will go to the Baraboo Range Preservation Association
P.O. Box 205, Baraboo, WI 53913
