The Fox River Cleanup, A Battle Against Decades of Pollution
The Fox River experienced severe contamination for 20 years from PCPs before a project to clean up the river began in 2004, supported by NRF.
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Trumpeter swan named 2026 Birdathon ‘Bird of the Year’ after ‘trumpeting’ population success
The trumpeter swan’s incredible comeback story led to the Great Wisconsin Birdathon naming it the 2026 “Bird of the Year.”
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Prescribed Fire for Landowners
Last spring, the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council facilitated a “Prescribed Fire Training for Wisconsin Landowners” with support from NRF’s C.D. Besadny Fund.
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NRF at Age 40: A Living Legacy
As the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin celebrates its 40th anniversary, Linda Bochert reflects on its impact over the years.
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Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center – Then and Now
Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, the Foundation’s first environmental education grant, has inspired decades of outdoor learning in Wisconsin.
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LEAP Book Club teaches parents, children ecosystem importance
LEAP Elementary School is inspiring students to support local pollinators through a summer book club, supported by NRF’s Go Outside Fund.
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