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The Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026. This program, which is the oldest and largest of its kind in the country, has collaborated with the Department of Natural Resources and over 60 partners to care for nearly 700 sites that protect the state's native landscape.

The Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have launched a new agreement to help heal Helene’s adverse impact on wildlife and outdoor economies. This partnership is the largest good-neighbor agreement ever enacted by the two agencies.

After federal protections for wetlands were scaled back, Illinois state leaders took action. Now, the state is the first to recognize rewilding as a conservation effort. The law encourages the state's natural resources department to look for ways to restore land to its natural state, and wetlands are a top priority.

Natural Areas Association is proud to announce the launch of its new Resource Store. This offering includes NAA briefs, which translate research, practitioner experience, and emerging topics into clear, actionable guidance. As part of introductory pricing, several briefs are available for free, and others are available for just $9.99.

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