The Wisconsin Center for Wildlife engages students, landowners, professionals, and the public in sustainable wildlife management through research, education, and outreach. In his new role, Dr. Riddle will oversee the Center’s efforts to advance wildlife conservation and education. His extensive background and innovative vision are expected to drive the Center to new heights of success.

The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is collaborating on a newly funded project through the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. The project will examine landscape-scale flooding solutions across the flood-prone Lake Superior region, helping reduce risk to people and places as extreme rainfall and flood events become more commonplace.

Congratulations to our Upham Woods colleague for her selection to the North American Association for Environmental Education’s “EE 30 Under 30” class of 2024. The program recognizes young people across the globe who are changemakers building a sustainable future through passion, commitment, and leadership in environmental education.

Rachael was selected for her outstanding work in expanding access to the outdoors for people of all abilities on multiple scales, including providing great experiences for individuals, establishing community partnerships with other access-focused organizations, and leading state-wide efforts to increase accessibility to the outdoors through trainings, initiatives, and partnerships.

Bob Jozwowski received the Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) National Friend of Extension Award for his contributions and leadership monitoring Wisconsin’s streams and rivers via Water Action Volunteers (WAV). Jozwowski has logged over 800 volunteer hours since 2011, which includes 568 stream site visits. He has expanded the program’s reach by leading 36 stream monitoring teams in 10 Wisconsin counties.

The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve welcomes Gus Pendleton as the 2024 NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Fellow. Gus will spend the next two years researching cyanobacteria in the St. Louis River estuary, investigating fine-scale differences across locations and dynamic environmental conditions.

A big thank you to the students who worked with us through the WI Natural Resources Internship Program this summer! The hard work of these students contributes to the conservation of the wildlife and forests of Wisconsin. We’re so grateful for their passion and dedication to the natural resources of Wisconsin. Best of luck to all 18 interns as they start the semester! 

Meet Samuel Pratsch, Evaluation Unit Team Lead, who is celebrating 15 years with Extension! Samuel got his undergraduate degree in biological aspects of conservation from UW–Madison, then joined the Peace Corps in Paraguay before getting his master’s degree in conservation biology and sustainable development and his doctoral degree in environment and resources.

What is your favorite thing you’ve done while working at Extension?

I greatly enjoyed my time supporting the Farmer-to-Farmer project and traveling to Nicaragua, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Guyana. However, by far my most favorite and rewarding thing has been serving as the lead for the Evaluation Unit and helping to grow its portfolio and staff. I am very fortunate to work with so many intelligent and dedicated individuals. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences make it a true joy to come to work every day.

What is your favorite way to connect with the outdoors?

I love hiking new and challenging trails and finding spots along the way to sit and meditate. This summer I visited Devils Tower and hiked up to the base. It is one of the most powerful and spiritually connected places I have ever visited. At one point along my hike, I stopped and meditated. When I opened my eyes, an eagle flew over my shoulder and took my intentions up to the top of the Tower.

October 3: Restore and Explore: A Walking Tour of current work on Wisconsin Point

October 9–11: Climate, Water, and Equity Workshop

October 12: Everyone Can Bird!

November 9: The Confluence: Stewarding the Rock River Watershed

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