Forestland management strategies key to supporting waabizheshiwag
In conjunction with partners from US Forest Service and University of Wisconsin-Madison, GLIFWC has been awarded nearly $690,000 for waabizheshiwag, or American marten, stewardship in Wisconsin and the surrounding Ceded Territories. The National Fish and Wildlife Federation apportioned the funds through the America Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (formerly known as America the Beautiful Challenge Grant). While waabizheshiwag are present in Wisconsin, their population numbers are low enough that they are both a tribally and state endangered species.
Anishinaabe-zhiiwaagamizigan (Maple Syrup) Project Specialist
The position will perform the duties listed above in a manner consistent with the Commission’s policies and procedures and report to the ANA Grant Project Director.
Federal Roadless Rule, WQOW Eau Claire, Wis
WISCONSIN (WQOW) - The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is comprised of over a million acres of woodland across the Northwoods, but a looming Feder
Proposed Repeal of the Roadless Rule
WDIO interviews GLIFWC's Executive Administrator Jason Schlender, St Croix's Chair, Conrad St. John and GLIFWC's Public Information Office Director, Dylan Jennings.
Small Mammal Trapping Technician
This position will independently manage a series of Sherman-trap grids located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Field work will consist primarily of measuring snow conditions and handling, identifying, tagging, and collecting morphometric data from small mammals. Successful applicants will also be responsible for data entry, basic equipment maintenance, sustaining communication with project leads, and other duties as needs arise. Successful applicants should be comfortable working alone or with support from the project lead or partner agencies.
Small Mammal Trapping Technician (LTE)
The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC), in cooperation with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is recruiting a small mammal trapping technician to work in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest of northern Wisconsin. This work seeks to identify factors affecting small mammal abundance and community composition across the northern Great Lakes region.
Wetland Ecologist
Join a team of interdisciplinary scientists to work with 11 Ojibwe member Tribes who retain treaty rights in the Ceded Territories of Northeast Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Applications will be reviewed starting 11/14
Ecologists apply Indigenous knowledge & western scientific approaches to protect wetland habitat for future generations and to assist member Tribes in exercising off-reservation treaty rights.
Contact Ashley Poch, HR Director