…a clue? A. Yes, many environmental issues are contentious and they can often lead to conflict. Water is one of the most contentious issues of all and will continue to be so throughout this century. Many of the students at Northland College today will be dealing with water issues of…
…our mission of inclusiveness and environmental stewardship. Today, we honor you for your service to Northland College, the United Church of Christ, the Wisconsin Humanities Council, the Chequamegon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and numerous other organizations. Your commitment to seeking and embodying truth and justice have made you a respected contributor…
Northland College announced today for Earth Day their choices for the best in nature writing this past year. Three authors have been selected to receive the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA) for adult, young adult, and children’s literature. Established in 1991, the SONWA honors the literary legacy of…
Northland College announced today that it will add women’s hockey to its NCAA Division III hockey program, effective for the 2016-2017 season. The College has already begun a search for a coach. “The driving force behind the decision is the continued growth of hockey and Northland’s location, central in a…
The Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute announced today that it has hired wolf biologist Adrian Wydeven to head its Timber Wolf Alliance program. “When it comes to understanding wolves, there is no one better qualified than Adrian,” said Mark Peterson, SOEI executive director. Wydeven retired from the Department of…
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…and grasslands in the state today. Now therefore be it resolved, that the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation at its annual meeting assembled April 21-22, 2017 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin requests the implementation of public outreach programs to educate farmers and citizens on the benefits of pollinator-friendly solar electricity, creating pilot programs,…
…the document included far-reaching guidance to make sure transgender students are fully included and welcomed at their schools, colleges, and universities. Northland College today reaffirms it’s commitment to create a safe and respectful environment for all students, regardless of their gender identity or expression. This commitment is backed by federal…
…not return even when deer are out of the picture. For example, Rocky Island had deer in the 1940s, but even though the herd declined, the Canada yew that once flourished there had not returned by the 1990s and still hasn’t today. In contrast, she has seen Canada yew as…
…in March and April. The Mexican gray wolf was nearly wiped out with only a few remaining in Mexico. They were bred in captivity and reintroduced into the wild in Arizona and New Mexico beginning in 1998. Today, roughly 110 Mexican gray wolves live in the wild in the U.S….
