New Ad Campaign in Colorado Reminds Boaters to Expect Clean Drain Dry Inspection

White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever, in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Bureau of Land Management, are initiating a new advertising campaign to remind boaters about invasive species prevention and stopping at watercraft inspection stations. The recent discovery of zebra mussels in the Colorado River has state and federal officials concerned …

Wildlife Forever Encourages Harris/Walz Campaign to Double Down on Invasive Species

White Bear Lake, MN – With Republican and Democrat presidential campaigns now at full capacity, policy and issues will become center stage for candidates and debates. From the economy to the foreign policy, lines will be drawn but for the environment and issues such as invasive species, Wildlife Forever is hopeful that with Vice-Presidential candidate …

Wildlife Forever and USDA Forest Service Offers Grants to Combat Invasive Species in the Great Lakes

White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to continue a partnership grant program with the USDA Forest Service focused on implementing community outreach to prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the Great Lakes region. This collaboration is made possible through the generous support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Through a simple grant …

2024 Songbird Art Contest Now Open

White Bear Lake, MN – The 2024 Songbird Art Contest is now open and accepting entries! The contest is free to enter and open to youth kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries must feature one of the selected species below and will be accepted through November 30th, 2024. 2024 Official Bird List: To compete, students in …

Texas Educator Named 2024 Richard Hart Educator of the Year

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta AMotta@WildifeForever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to name Ms. Ramona Michael of Kingwood, TX as the 2024 Richard M Hart Educator of the Year. Ms. Michael introduced the Fish Art program and free lesson plans to over 700 students. Her commitment to connecting children with …

Fish Art Contest National Winners Announced

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta, amotta@wildlifeforever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops are proud to announce the 2024 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest National Winners. National judging took place on Friday, April 26th, with winners chosen from over 5,600 entries from around the world. “The artwork …

New Boater Survey Promotes Free Rapala Giveaway

May 22nd, 2024Contact: Zach Burnside – Invasive Species Program Manager White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is calling all boaters who trailer their craft, to help with a survey on invasive species. Participants can win a Rapala Lure Giveaway where feedback from the survey will help inform state and federal agencies on how to …

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 …

Fish Art Contest State Winners Announced

For Immediate Release Contact: Addison Motta, amotta@wildlifeforever.org White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever and Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shop are proud to announce the 2024 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest State Winners. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place was awarded to students in four age categories in each state. This year over 5,600 students …