Central Wisconsin Environmental Station

12/12/2025

Yesterday, we lost two of our biggest heroes: Bruce Braun and George Meyer.

They each were board members at NRF, impactful visionaries, and committed to protecting nature in our great state throughout their lives.

Bruce Braun, who only recently stepped off our board due to his health, was Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin DNR for 11 years.

George Meyer, who also served on our board, was Secretary of the DNR for eight years. On Wednesday, we sadly lost them both on the same day, each to cancer.

These two men protected our state's natural resources with dedication, warmth, and enthusiasm. Their accomplishments, which are being touted across the conservation community today, are almost too numerous to list. They will be missed, and they will be remembered.

📸: Courtesy of NRF

Image: close up of Bruce Braun, close up of George Meyer

12/09/2025

We are wrapping up a very successful timber harvest on the Minister Lake property! We define success by: the removal of diseased, overcrowded, and declining trees; restoration of prairie; enhanced habitat of migratory birds; and a future forest that is diverse and resilient. The next steps include UWSP Forest Restoration students engaging in a capstone course where they will continue these efforts.

11/25/2025

Along with other members of the Aldo Leopold Audubon Society, CWES graduate assistant Sarah Wood helped students from the Tomorrow River Community Virtual School build nest boxes this morning.

These nest boxes are designed for four cavity-nesting birds found here in Wisconsin: House Wrens, Eastern Bluebirds, White-breasted Nuthatches, and Black-capped Chickadees - all birds we see regularly at CWES! The nest boxes will be hung around CWES before next spring so that as the birds begin to scope out nesting locations, they will have lots of safe options to choose from.

10/29/2025

Program Manager Chip Refsguard and CWES students tabled at the UWSP Sustainability Fair this week!

Composting, choosing alternative energy, buying local, converting to LED lighting, and reusing materials are all ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and support a sustainable future for all!

10/24/2025

The trails around CWES are showing off beautiful colors. Get outside and enjoy the show!

10/21/2025

10/17/2025

There's a beaver back in the Frog Pond on Sunset Lake. What an exciting spot for Clintonville First Grade!

10/14/2025

We are hiring a part-time Food Service Assistant!

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veterans, and Disability Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

10/03/2025

Our main entrance sign got a facelift!

09/29/2025

Looking for part-time work? We are looking for you! CWES has part-time hourly work in our Food Service department including lunch shifts during the school day and occasional evening and weekend shifts. Email cwes@uwsp.edu or call for more information!