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SER Works With Fire Crew to Preserve Biodiversity

February 20, 2015 Leave a comment

The Society of Ecological Restoration is working at the Little Plover River Fishery Area, owned by the Department of Natural Resources, to restore populations of the endangered Karner blue butterfly. Jordan Winkenbach and Sarah Rademacher, president and vice president of the society, explained the details of the project and the importance of restoring the native butterfly’s habitat. Karner blue butterfly larvae are obligate feeders ... Read More »

Students Combat Wildfires

November 6, 2014 Leave a comment

Students wiped soot off their faces and shielded their eyes from smoke on Oct. 25 as they trained to become certified to fight wildfires. About 80 forestry and fire management students worked at various stations managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Fire Crew. “This is a mutual agreement with the DNR,” said ... Read More »

It’s Getting Hot in Here

April 5, 2012 Leave a comment

While some students were consumed with finding warmth during spring break, the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Fire Crew was focused on creating and containing it. To gain experience in prescribed burns, eight members of the crew drove 21 hours straight to Orange Park, Florida, and quickly got to work helping the St. John’s River Water Management District. Altogether ... Read More »