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Grants<\/h1>\n

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The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin supports the efforts of those working to protect our state\u2019s natural resources through our grant programs. We fund projects that have a deep impact on Wisconsin\u2019s lands, waters, and wildlife, and that connect people of all ages to our state’s incredible natural resources.<\/p>\n

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This funding is critical – without it we would only be able to accomplish a fraction of the wonderful things that Bird City Wisconsin has achieved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(608) 409-3146
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Marie Jensen (she\/her)<\/em> provides administrative support for NRF\u2019s conservation and environmental education efforts, including coordinating our grant programs and conducting outreach with our partners, and coordinates our Diversity in Conservation Internship Program.<\/p>\n

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Banner photo by Jess Renley<\/em><\/p>\n

Button photos by Caitlin Williamson, Groundswell Conservancy, and Paul Noeldner<\/em><\/p>\n

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