1. Live in the City --- Many of us yearn to live in the country, so we can be closer to nature and enjoy the peace and quiet.  It's ironic that this urge is actually destroying thousands of acres of wildlife habitat each year in Wisconsin.  We need to develop a new environmental ethic in Wisconsin, encouraging everyone to stay in the cities.  We need to make cities more liveable and leave the remaining wild areas to the wildlife.
 

2. Support Strict Zoning --- Landuse zoning is one of the few tools available to the government to protect wetlands, natural areas and environmental corridors.  Unfortunately, such zoning is often opposed by powerful land development or political forces.  It's important for citizens to show support for zoning to balance against these negative pressures. 3. Support Organizations Preserving Rare Properties --- Several groups specialize in buying and maintaining pieces of significant wildlife habitat which are threatened with development.

Examples of habitat protection organizations operating in Northeast Wisconsin:

• Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter
• Gathering Waters - Wisconsin Coalition of Land Trusts
• Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust
• Door County Land Trust
• Sheboygan Area Land Conservancy
• Baird Creek Preservation Foundation - Brown County
• 1000 Friends of Wisconsin & Landuse Institute
• The Ridges Sanctuary - Door County

• Wild Ones - Native Plants and Native Landscapes
• Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program - National Wildlife Federation
• Stewardship in your backyard - Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
• Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
• Green Landscaping: Greenacres - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Backyard Bird Promotion, All About Birds - Cornell University
• Homemade Nest Boxes For Cavity-Nesting Ducks
• Attracting Wildlife to Your Back Yard - North Dakota Non-game and Watchable Wildlife Program
• Attracting Bluebirds and Other Cavity Nesting Songbirds 
• To Feed A Hummingbird
• Backyard Wildlife: Making It Come Alive
• Backyard Wildlife: Tips for Success
• Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
• Shoreland Restoration
• Escape into Your Own Backyard of Tranquility
• List of Native Trees and Shrubs
• Managing Your Woodland

6. Limit Your Family Size --- Each person requires space and natural resources to live.  Our human population is rapidly rising to levels which make it difficult to provide adequate resources for humans while sustaining a healthy environment for wildlife.  If each couple limited themselves to no more than 2 children, our world’s population could stabilize and support everyone without conflict or suffering. 

7. Get Involved and Talk to Your Legislators --- Many of our current governmental regulations are not helpful for preserving wildlife habitat or conserving energy, and some policies actually reward large energy users with lower bulk rates.   Citizens need to contact their legislators and ask for better policies. 

Other Wildlife Sections:

• An Introduction to Wildlife Protection
• Links to More Wildlife Information
• Newsletter Articles About Wildlife - by Clean Water Action Council
• Wetlands Protection
• Forest Protection
• Fisheries
• Environmental Education and Nature Centers