Tag: NERR
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UW-Green Bay to Host Public Lecture Focused on the Future of the Freshwater Economy in Northeast Wisconsin
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025 The event is sponsored in part by The Tommy Thompson Center for Public Leadership Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host Peter Annin for a ‘Community Conversation on Nurturing Northeast Wisconsin’s Freshwater Economy’ on Thursday, April 17, 2025 beginning at 4 p.m. in the Christie…
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Retired Rambler: Bay of Green Bay watershed
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(WFRV)- The Bay of Green Bay watershed is an important resource here in Wisconsin. In this segment, our Retired Rambler and Emily Tyner from UWGB discuss the size of the bay of Green Bay watershed and how their efforts will impact the wildlife. For more information about the ledge, head to wiledge.org. To see the full…
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Liquid Economy, NERR designation for Bay of Green Bay is on horizon
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UW-Green Bay is aiding in the designation of the Bay of Green Bay as a NERR. Faculty Emily Tyner and Matt Dornbush are mentioned. Read about the efforts in the link below. Source: Page 18 | e-Edition | insightonbusiness.com
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Green Bay NERR moves closer to completion | Commentary | insightonbusiness.com
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The Bay of Green Bay is inching closer to a NERR designation that could have a significant economic impact on the New North region. NERR stands for National Estuarine Research Reserve. It is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program that the greater Green Bay ecosystem — the largest freshwater estuary in the world…
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Solving the water related challenges of today and tomorrow – The New Business Review: Place & Purpose
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In Wisconsin, we are fortunate to have access to plentiful freshwater resources. To protect this water, it has become a priority to protect this water as new opportunities arise. In Solving The Water Related Challenges of Today and Tomorrow, a team of contributors (including University of Wisconsin Green Bay faculty) describe the necessity of preserving…
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NOAA, UW-Green Bay to hold public meeting on proposed NERR on Tuesday
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The road to Sturgeon Bay being a part of a National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) stops in Green Bay on Tuesday as two agencies prepare to hold a joint public meeting. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and UW-Green Bay are taking comments on the significant issues related to the development of a Draft…
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NERR public hearings will take place in Green Bay | News | ehextra.com
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GREEN BAY — A joint public meeting will be held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and UW-Green Bay on Tuesday to solicit comments on significant issues related to the development of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Bay of Green Bay NERR. A virtual meeting will be held at 10…
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Wisconsin Advances Bid for Conservation Site in World’s Largest Freshwater Estuary | The Pew Charitable Trusts
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Wisconsin, home to more than 15,000 lakes and 13,500 miles of navigable streams and rivers, is recognized worldwide for its vast supply of freshwater. That abundance is vital to the state, providing clean drinking water and recreational opportunities for tens of millions of people, along with wildlife habitat and other benefits. And now Wisconsin is…
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NOAA and UW-Green Bay to hold joint public meetings regarding the proposed Bay of Green Bay NERR On Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2024 Green Bay, WI – A joint public meeting will be held by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and UW-Green Bay on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to solicit comments on significant issues related to the development of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Bay of Green Bay…
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No decision soon on Sturgeon Bay hosting a NERR estuary research center | Green Bay Press Gazette
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STURGEON BAY – With another step completed toward designating sections along the bay of Green Bay as a National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), Sturgeon Bay is still in the running to not only be part of the reserve but also play host to a NERR research center and education/visitor center. Just don’t expect a decision…