Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Proclaims May 11th Clean Drain Dry Day To Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Species

May 7th, 2024Contact: Zach Burnside – Invasive Species Program Manager White Bear Lake, MN – Governor Tim Walz along with Wildlife Forever and DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen, proclaim Saturday, May 11th as Minnesota Clean Drain Dry Day. With the Minnesota Fishing Opener serving as the official start to fishing and boating season, people are reminded to …

Wildlife Forever and the Chippewa National Forest Restore Prairie Habitat, Improving Fall Hunting Opportunity

Contact: Addison Motta, AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake MN – Wildlife Forever and the Chippewa National Forest are now partners in restoring permanent forest openings to improve habitat for pollinators and wildlife. These conservation projects will target invasive plant removal and restore multiple openings with native plants. Use this interactive map to explore the areas open …

Bud Grant: Champion in Life and Champion of Conservation

Immediate Release: Contact: AMotta@WildlifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and the conservation community lost a great friend when NFL Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant died Saturday. Grant, a lifelong hunter, angler, and conservationist, was 95. “We are deeply saddened to learn the passing of Bud Grant. His leadership to engage youth will …