Recently, we announced that hard work and mission-focused efforts by the RGS & AWS community are resulting in big wins for our forests and wildlife in the Great Lakes. Consequently, […]
Eastern Great Lakes
RGS & AWS Welcomes New Forest Conservation Director for Michigan, Ohio, Indiana
The Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society (RGS & AWS) is pleased to welcome Zach Evans as its new forest conservation director for Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Evans’ hiring […]
Speak up in support of Michigan’s state forests!
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently released a new, comprehensive state forest management plan. Developed collaboratively by DNR forestry, wildlife, fisheries and recreation planning staff, the plan, once finalized, […]
Hand-Cutting Hope: Non-Commercial Aspen Regeneration in the Great Lakes
by Seth Finkel, RGS & AWS Western U.P. Public Lands Project Coordinator In the Great Lakes region, it’s difficult to understate the importance of young aspen for ruffed grouse and […]
Action Alert: U.S. Forest Service National Old-Growth Amendment
At RGS & AWS, we’re proud to work with the U.S. Forest Service on sound forest management that promotes abundant wildlife, healthy forests, and opportunities for people to enjoy the […]
RGS & AWS Continues to Grow Impact in the Great Lakes Region
by Jon Steigerwaldt, RGS & AWS Forest Conservation Director – Great Lakes and Upper Midwest RGS & AWS continues to grow our impact in the Great Lakes region, a critical […]
RGS & AWS Ottawa National Forest Achievements/Current Work Supported by Copper Country Chapter AWS
Photo by Bruno Guerrero on Unsplash Contact Seth Finkle RGS & AWS Western UP Public Lands Coordinatorsethf@ruffedgrousesociety.org or Luke Fredricks, Forestry Technician Ottawa National Forest lukef@ruffedgrousesociety.org
MICHIGAN: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451
PDF FILE- LETTER: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 June 18, 2024 Subject: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 Dear Senate Committee […]
Great Lakes Region Update
by Jon Steigerwaldt – Forest Conservation Director | Great Lakes Region Staff Expansions New positions at RGS & AWS are driven by our strategic growth in conservation delivery and in […]
Gabe Stone Moves to Eastern Great Lakes Engagement Coordinator
After serving two years as the Western Great Lakes Engagement Coordinator, Gabe Stone has transitioned to the same position in the Eastern Great Lakes for RGS & AWS. Stone will […]
