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H-2B Amendment to Provide Supplemental Cap Relief Clears Passes Appropriations Committee
Unified Agenda Released
OSHA Heat Standard Survey- Your Information is NEEDED
House Appropriations Interior Report Outlines Increased Funding for EPA Pesticide Activities
Wisconsin
Commercial use of pesticides and fertilizers to care for lawns, landscapes and trees requires strict compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Below are some resources pertaining to applicable state laws and regulations for pesticide and fertilizer use by professional applicators, information on certification and training requirements for professional applicators for their specific area of use and information on how to contact your regulators with questions or concerns.
Contact Your Pesticide Regulators
Contact Your Fertilizer Regulators
Fertilizer Application Compliance
Recruiting, protecting, maintaining and growing the workforce is of paramount importance to the Landscape industry. There are a myriad of state specific laws and regulations concerning labor and safety issues; along with many opportunities to engage local and state officials to ensure compliance and tap into resources to assist you in growing the workforce. Below is some information on key state specific labor laws and regulations along with recruitment opportunities and state agency contacts.
Minimum Wage
OSHA State Contacts
Job Boards/Employment Tools
Announcements & Articles
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the
winners of the 2022 Invasive Species Council Invader Crusader Awards.
The Invader Crusader award winners are selected by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council as part of Invasive Species Action Month in June. The governor-appointed council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues. Each year, the council honors Invader Crusaders: Individuals, groups or organizations who have made significant contributions to prevent, monitor or control invasive species that can harm Wisconsin’s ecosystems, economy and in some cases, public health.
Nominations come from residents and organizations, and awards are given in several categories. 2022 Invader Crusader Award winners and the organizations they volunteer or work for are listed below.
Professional Individuals Category Winners
Jeanne Scherer: Statewide outreach coordinator for the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension and Wisconsin DNR, Jeanne’s impacts are evident throughout Wisconsin. Jeanne developed a diverse network of partners across Wisconsin to address aquatic invasive species issues, manages the State’s Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol program and supports the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network.
Jim Elleson: Founder of Quercus Land Stewardship Services, Jim’s work has had an impact across Wisconsin and surrounding states. Jim built his company motivated by a strong land ethic and is a mentor to his employees. Quercus employs 20 full-time employees, burns thousands of acres annually and controls invasive species throughout the year.
Chris Acy: Volunteer & Member Coordinator of the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, Chris has helped prevent aquatic invasive species through multiple programs including Adopt-a-Launch, Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol and kayaking trips to remove invasives. He supports the aquatic invasive species program through continued public education and outreach in classrooms and at events.
Robert “Bob” Stroess: An administrative warden at the Wisconsin DNR, Bob focuses on the commercial fish and aquatic species issues. Bob developed and implemented an education program for all conservation wardens. He is also the lead investigator for ongoing cases related to illegal fish and crayfish sales. He also coordinates activities with other states and industries.
Professional Group Category Winners
Friends of Lapham Peak Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Inc: The Friends of Lapham Peak Unit provide opportunities for volunteers year-round and have been removing a wide variety of invasives from the property. In 2021, they burned more than 15,000 cubic feet of brush, restored prairies and raised funds for an annual prairie burn. Their activities have helped rare insects and monarch butterflies, and provided opportunities for many regional students.
Paw Print Park Pack: “The Pack” has helped control invasive species across a 16-acre dog park at the Prairie Knoll Park. The Pack has helped to control invasive species at Prairie Knoll Park by securing funding to plant and seed natives, coordinating donations and collecting native seed. Their actions have promoted an increase in bird species and pollinator insects.
Paul Tusler: Paul has served as a steward for the Knights Templar Club of Langlade County which has a 2,200-acre private reserve. He created, organized and spearheaded a monitoring and invasive species management program. He has been an advocate of the Clean Boats Clean Waters program, written protocols for boat launches, led a signage effort for boaters and provides educational opportunities at presentations and excursions to lake sites.
The Hansen Family: Raymond “Skip” and Richard “Dick” Hansen have worked with Golden Sands RC&D on invasive species and lake projects. Dick has worked with the Central Wisconsin Invasives Partnership to promote invasive species education. Skip has worked on the Eurasian Water Milfoil Dive Team. The family has worked on diverse projects and raised Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol beetles, treated upland invasive species and conducted prescribed burns.
Thank you and congratulations to this year’s award recipients and nominees for their dedication to the prevention, control and eradication of invasive species in Wisconsin. More information about invasive species and resources for helping to prevent the spread is available on the DNR website.
The cost of doing business
2022 Benchmarking Your Business Report - Cover Story: Benchmarking Your Business Report | InflationPrices are going up everywhere, and the green industry is no different.
to read more about what professional landscapers around the United States are saying. April 5, 2022
Landscape Pesticide Registry Now Available
The 2022 Landscape Pesticide Registry is now available on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) website at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/LandPestReg.aspx The dataset of registered properties and participants is available as a sortable spreadsheet, PDF, and interactive map. The map is a visual reference to display parcels listed on the registry. Users can zoom to a specific city or address and look for yellow circles that identify properties listed on the registry. The downloadable spreadsheet or PDF file should be used to verify if an address is registered. If a customer’s address is on the registry, provide 12 hours advanced notice to the person who listed that particular address prior to making a landscape pesticide application. This includes application to turf, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, lawns, mulched areas, or to control adult mosquitos. Ch ATCP 29.56(8) Wis Adm Code requires you provide the following information:
Homeowners and renters must annually sign up if they want to know in advance when a business is going to apply pesticides to neighboring properties. The 2022 registry is valid from March 15, 2022 to March 14, 2023. Questions? Contact us at DATCPLandscapeRegistry@wi.gov Division of Agricultural Resource Management |
WNLA Committees
- Serve as WNLA interface with state government
- Build relationships with state agencies that regulate our industry
- Works to make the profession of “Green Industry “visible and relevant
to our state legislators and government officials. - Provides updates to membership on relevant governmental issues
- Support Workforce Development Skills
- Review national groups for public awareness opportunities
- Look for collaborations in business development for member companies
MEMBERSHIP Committee
- Grow Membeship by recruiting new members
- Launch recruiting campaign to aggressively attract and recruit members
- Develop and implement Retention Campaigns to keep existing members
- Target younger potential members
Stage engagement experiences and events (coordinate new member and networking social events)
MARKETING AND BRANDING Committee
- Promote conferences and industry events
- Promote professional development seminars and offerings
- Develop brand statements
- Maintain social media presence via Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
- Build on the Spring Start up Workshop
- Hall of Fame & Distinguished Service Awards
- Seek Potential SpeakersProvide on-site support
- Coordinate educational workshops, seminars, garden & landscape events
NETWORKING/SOCIAL EVENTS Committee
- To plan and facilitate WNLA networking and social events
- Solicit Sponsorship, auction items, and raffle prizes
- Provide on-site support
- Golf Outing
- Brewer Game
- Holiday Party
All Committee’s will work with association management office to execute the events successfully.
If you are interested in joining a WNLA committee please email jeanine@wamllc.net, for details.
WNLA 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
MISSIONOur mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every landscape and nursery professional inWisconsin.
VISION STATEMENTThe Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association is the recognized go-to source in the green industry
providing indispensable value to companies, employees, clients, peers, and the communities we serve.
VALUE STATEMENTAs professionals, we passionately embrace and impact quality of life through green space design,
creating important, valuable and sustainable environments for homes, businesses, and communities.
Read More CLICK HERE for the WNLA Strategic Plan 2020-2022
Sponsors
WNLA Annual Sponsorship Opportunity
2022 Sponsorship Advertising
Advertising in the WNLA website gives your company unbeatable exposure to current and potential customers! You will also be listed in each WNLA Enews. Website Scolling Logo on Home Page with link to your own website. Listing in WNLA Newsletter for 1 year The logo, once clicked, will direct to your company website. For more info email jeanine@wamllc.net.
Call for Articles
This is a call for articles or events happening with your company. Any news or press releases pertaining to your organization or if you are holding an event at your location that you would like others to hear about, pass them along to us and we will add them into our newsletters! Send any content to Jeanine. jeanine@wamllc.net