Government employees are often asked to lead and work in times of great uncertainty. Whether through pandemics, natural disasters, administrative changes or budget disputes, federal, state, and local government employees are tasked with mission-critical work during volatile and unstable times.  It's during these times of upheaval that the work government employees do on a daily basis is even more critical. How can government employees lead, work, and even thrive during crisis?  Register online at  https://go.govloop.com/leading-through-uncertainty.html

Join Naturalist Licia as she discusses some of our most important and misunderstood animals. Tune in to our new online lecture series and learn about the incredible adaptations, benefits, threats, and how we monitor our local populations. Register at  https://nldc.z2systems.com/np/clients/nldc/event.jsp?event=46516

Wetland conservation, management, and research in Wisconsin are predicated on an understanding of the different types of wetlands that occur in the state. While many experienced practitioners have a strong working knowledge of wetland communities, others who are newer to the field may be less familiar with them. Join WDNR Ecologist Ryan O'Connor for a brief introduction to the wetland natural communities of Wisconsin, including key ecological and vegetative characteristics of each community, information about each community's distribution in the state, tips for how to know what type of wetland you are in, and suggestions of helpful resources for deeper learning. Ryan will also discuss some of the different classification systems used by professionals in our region. Register at  https://wisconsinwetlands.org/wetland-coffee-break/

COVID-19 has drastically impacted our nation's people, economy, and politics.  Tune in to hear from David Ripplinger of North Dakota State University Extension as he discusses the current social, economic, and political situation as it pertains to biofuels and ecosystem services and what you can expect moving forward. Register at  https://northcentralclimate.org/webinars/

A well-known barrier to achieving the science and policy oriented goals of citizen science is the ( real or perceived ) quality of data generated by our efforts. The Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Project team of the Citizen Science Association (CSA) Metadata Working Group has compiled a compendium of guidance documents, manuals, and workbooks produced for citizen science that is now live on CSA's website. The resulting spreadsheet is a treasure trove of resources for monitoring program coordinators, project leads, and volunteer trainers.  Register at  https://www.citizenscience.org/events/webinars/

Many Wisconsin counties have developed strong county-level programs for public fishing easements along their streams. A well-designed easement program can benefit landowners and the public while allowing watershed restoration projects to take place. What are the costs and benefits? How does it affect landowners, both farmers and nonfarmers?  What steps can counties take to develop their own programs? Join John (Duke) Welter from Trout Unlimited to find out! Check out  https://wisconsinlandwater.org/training/statewide-training-events

Brittney Clements, co-founder of Carbon Culture Mushrooms, will discuss the soil carbon sponge and regenerative land management practices as a practice of ecological restoration. This talk will offer viable solutions for the most pressing issues we face globally through the lens of regenerative earth stewardship. Brittney aims to offer a platform of hope, action, and participation while inspiring individuals to become advocates for the soil. Register at  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2386360651777341708

When we hear the word "lake" we often think of fish, frogs, turtles, and plants. However, did you know there is an entire world within each lake that is virtually invisible? Join us to learn about all the critters that play vital roles in lakes that are "hidden" from most eyes. Register at https://nldc.z2systems.com/np/clients/nldc/event.jsp?event=46511

In this interactive class, you review the Codes of Ethics from engineering professional associations and explore the differences between ethics, moral impact and compliance, and examine the core values held by professional engineers and those espoused by your company. With your colleagues in discussion, you use ethical decision-making guidelines in a case study discussion. This course requires weekly participation over a one-month period. Instructor-led content meets the minimum requirement in the areas of professional conduct and ethics, and satisfies your biennial registration period requirement per Chapter A-E 13. Find out more at  https://uwm.edu/sce/courses/engineering-ethics/

Ecological restoration efforts are being implemented in the context of a rapidly changing climate, which poses a new set of challenges and uncertainty. Climate-smart restoration is the process of enhancing ecological function of degraded, damaged, or destroyed areas in a manner that makes them resilient to the consequences of climate change. The presentation will provide an overview of Point Blue's climate-smart restoration framework and demonstrate how it can be used to inform planning and design for various restoration projects, drawing on examples from various riparian and wetland systems in California. Register at  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8885742108734905611

Join Dave Polster as he discusses the restoration of drastically disturbed sites using natural processes. Learn how we can take advantage of processes that have developed over millions of years to aid in the restoration of difficult-to-restore sites. How can we develop restoration practices that work with the natural world? Register at  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5066846855016888078

Biochar from forest to the farm - including animal bedding, irrigated lands, high value crops, and improving forest soil with biochar. Find out more at  http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinars/biochar_forest_farm?sr=wp~mkt-whenPub

Family land ownership has always been a significant source of intergenerational wealth across the country. For land trusts, protecting family owned land in their service areas has many conservation and related benefits. Still, family property owned as heirs property, i.e. with multiple owners, outwardly presents obstacles for conservation. Through this session, participants will gain an understanding of the legal structure of heirs property, the values around this ownership model, and opportunities for engagement with heirs property owners that support natural resource conservation and community. This engaging workshop will provide a cultural and historical context of why families own property as heirs property, demystify the legal structure of heirs property ownership, consider strategies to stabilize ownership, and then look at ways land trusts can engage with heirs property owners to protect natural resources on their land through best practices, conservation easements, and acquisitions. Participants will learn about asset mapping as a tool for community level support and engagement with heirs property owners. Find out more at  http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinars/heirs-property-standing-on-a-lot-of-love?sr=wp~mkt-whenPub

The Southeast New England Program for Coastal Watershed Restoration is a federally-funded geographic program through EPA with the authority to implement restoration projects. This program is working with key stakeholders to building a regional partnership that will address common environmental issues through capacity building, action, collaboration, and innovation. This presentation will highlight the objectives of the program and highlight projects that have implemented the use of innovative technologies and approaches for addressing nitrogen pollution issues in southeast New England. Examples include: cranberry bog restoration, public-private partnerships, aquaculture, permeable reactive barriers, stormwater best management practices, onsite septic system upgrades, and market-based solutions for emerging innovative technologies. Register at  https://www.ser.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1337404&group=