2022 Seminar Series

History, Successes, and Challenges in Natural Resources Decision-Making

2022 CNR Spring Seminar Series

All seminars held in Trainer Natural Resources Building Room 170
Wednesdays, 4 -5 pm

In this 8th Annual CNR Spring Seminar Series, we are featuring seven speakers, each representing a different level of policy-setting in Wisconsin. This seminar series highlights the roles of the legislature, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, the Tribal Government, Non-Governmental organizations, and citizens in making decisions affecting our natural resources in Wisconsin. We invite you to join us for these fascinating seminars detailing the challenges and successes of setting natural resources policy.

 

Videos of all seminars are available below!

 
How Do We Get Back To Center?

Presented by:

Scott Walter

​February 16, 2022

Executive Director
Kickapoo Valley Reserve

Note: Approximately 10 minutes of the end of the seminar are missing due to technical difficulties. The second video is the final 4 minutes of the talk.

Water Quality Policy in Wisconsin: How the Legislature Can Lead

Presented by:

Katrina Shankland

March 2, 2022

State Representative
Wisconsin’s 71st
Assembly District

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress: Facilitating Public Participation

Presented by:

Tony Blattler

March 16, 2022

Chairman
Wisconsin Conservation Congress

Citizen Involvement in Wisconsin Natural Resources Decision-Making

Presented by:

Christine Thomas

March 30, 2022

Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita
UW-Stevens Point
College of Natural Resources

DNR’s Mission and What (Who) it Takes to Complete it

Presented by:

Dan Baumann

April 6, 2022

Secretary’s Director, West Central
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Navigating the Politics of Natural Resource Management

Presented by:

Greg Kazmierski

April 20, 2022

Chair
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board President,
Buck Rub Outfitters, Ltd.

Environmental Policy and the Fight to the Table

Presented by:

Jon Greendeer

April 27, 2022

Community Health and Wellness
Ho-Chunk Nation