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May 8, 2021 The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has announced the winners of this year’s Earth Day patch contest. Winners in the three age categories were Avery Steiner of Bismarck (6-9), MacKenzie Gaul of Pembina (10-13), and Emilia Thielman of Fargo (14-18). Gaul’s design was chosen as the contest winner. Each member of a school, Girl Scout, Boy Scout, 4-H club or youth organization who participates in cleaning up public lands through May will receive a specifically designed conservation patch. Interested participants are asked to contact Pat Lothspeich at 328-6332 to receive a reporting form for their project. ....
watch live The proposal continues the Department of the Interior’s efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, the agency said in a news release. “We are committed to ensuring Americans of all backgrounds have access to hunting and fishing and other recreational activities on our public lands,” said Martha Williams, principal deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Hunters and anglers are some of our most ardent conservationists and they play an important role in ensuring the future of diverse and healthy wildlife populations. Our lands have also provided a much-needed outlet to thousands during the pandemic and we hope these additional opportunities will provide a further connection with nature, recreation and enjoyment.” ....