Scott Johnson has recently joined RGS & AWS as the Forest Conservation Coordinator for Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, where he will be working cooperatively with a variety of county, state, […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Buggia as Eastern Great Lakes Engagement Coordinator
RGS & AWS welcomes Nick Buggia to the team as the Eastern Great Lakes Engagement Coordinator. Born and raised in Michigan, Buggia earned a B.S. in Political Science and Economics […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Burns as Grants and Stewardship Officer
Katie Burns understands the importance of an inspired, dedicated network when it comes to achieving conservation goals. In her new role with RGS & AWS, the term “stewardship” means ensuring […]
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society Hires Rasmussen as Forest Wildlife Specialist
RGS & AWS welcomes Josh Rasmussen to the team as the newest Forest Wildlife Specialist. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Rasmussen earned a B.S. in Forestry Management and Urban Forestry […]
Clandestine Quest for Fungus and Flushes
by Brian Koch Every upland season has a final bird. I usually go into that walk with mixed emotions. For those obsessed with upland pursuit, it’s one last opportunity to […]
Restoring the role of American elm in Upper Midwest Forests
Written by:Linda Haugen Plant Pathologist State and Private ForestryUS Forest Service – Eastern Region RGS & AWS is committed to developing and maintaining healthy forests, including involvement in the restoration […]
Know Your Cover – Species-group profile: Cherries
by Stefan Nelson, RGS & AWS Forest Wildlife Specialist The Upper Great Lakes states have three species of native cherries, all belonging to the Prunus genus and the Rosaceae family […]
Women’s Grouse and Woodcock Hunt
by Nate Kennedy, RGS & AWS Northeast Regional Engagement Coordinator You lie awake, hearing the bells ring through your head like summer chimes on the mind’s front porch. The sound […]
RGS & AWS submits written comments to Massachusetts’ Joint Legislative Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA)
RGS & AWS submits written comments to Massachusetts’ ENRA
Conservation organizations partner with Domtar to improve forest wildlife habitat
Cover image: Ruffed Grouse by Angelica Wisenbarger In December of 2021, RGS, American Bird Conservancy, and Audubon Mid-Atlantic announced our new partnership with Domtar, a leading paper manufacturer with a […]