Agreement Narrative: Big Wild Habitat Improvement Project Primary Funder: Michigan Wildlife Habitat Grant Program (WH23-160) Location: Pigeon River Country State Forest, Michigan Innovation: As a continuation in a long-standing partnership […]
Recap of September 26, 2023 Pennsylvania Habitat Call
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Project Planning Support for the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (Virginia)
Agreement Narrative: Project Planning Support for the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest Primary Funder: USDA Forest Service (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds) Location: Clinch Ranger District, George Washington & […]
Helderberg Forest Resiliency Initiative US Forest Service Landscape Restoration Grant (New York)
Primary Funder: New York Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Conservation Innovation Grant Funding Amount: $110,000 Project Title: Helderberg Forest Resiliency Initiative US Forest Service Landscape Restoration Grant Location: Towns […]
Update on PA Game Fund Diversion Bill
As a follow-up to our prior email on HB 1300, RGS hopes the following information and links help clarify the situation and stakes for PA Game Commission, for habitat improvement, […]
2022-2023 Michigan Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey Report Results
Photo by: Tim Flanigan The second year of Michigan Drummer Survey data is now available. Since the pause in the survey in 2015, a lot has happened with the ruffed […]
Central MD Chapter: Habitat Day
Members in Central Maryland attended a habitat day at the Frederick Watershed Forest that RGS planned with the Maryland Forest Service, which manages the Frederick Watershed Forest. Members cut and removed Mountain Laurel so that the MD Forest […]
Oppose diversion of wildlife conservation funding in Pennsylvania
During a habitat coordination meeting with the Pennsylvania Game Commission on August 31, the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society learned of action taken in the State Senate that […]
Critical Need in Massachusetts for Public Comment
We just received notice of a virtual meeting this Tuesday, September 12, where your voice is seriously needed. They are hosting a Public Input Session regarding Climate-Oriented Forest Management Guidelines […]
Copper Country Habitat Restoration Project (Michigan)
Agreement Narrative: Copper Country Habitat Restoration Project MOD01 Primary Funder: Ottawa National Forest Location: Kenton Ranger District, Ottawa National Forest, Michigan Innovation: This cost-share agreement allows for the funding of […]