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Noem orders agriculture, natural resource department merger

Posted on January 21, 2021 by admin

Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem yesterday issued an executive order to merge two departments overseeing the state’s agriculture industry and natural resources. The Republican governor’s order created the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources that … Continue reading →

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Iowa DNR officer dies of COVID-19

Posted on January 13, 2021 by admin

 January 9, 2021 11:51 pmTravis Breese DES MOINES, Iowa (KWWL) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources confirms one of its conservation officers has died of complications from COVID-19. Steve Reighard died of COVID complications on Friday, according to Iowa DNR … Continue reading →

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Biden administration begins to identify key environmental leaders

Posted on January 8, 2021 by admin

By Laura Bies Posted on January 5, 2021  President-elect Biden has nominated Rep. Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior. Credit: AFGE The Biden administration will officially take office on Jan. 20, but it has already announced who it will nominate for … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Wolf Season

Posted on December 4, 2020 by admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 4, 2020 Contact: DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the official wolf season will begin Nov. 6, 2021. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will delist gray wolves from the federal list … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 10, 2020 by admin

Colorado Is Getting Its Wolves Back After Voters Approve Historic Law George Dvorsky Nov. 6, 2020 Voters in Colorado have approved Proposition 114, forcing the state government to reintroduce the gray wolf. It’s the first time in U.S. history that … Continue reading →

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