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Wardens describe emergency response role; DNR and Natural Resources Foundation highlight volunteer and Cherish fund support
Summary
DNR wardens described water rescue, ROV searches, crash reconstruction, AED deployments and interagency responses; DNR also highlighted volunteer contributions and a partnership with the Natural Resources Foundation, which manages the Cherish Wisconsin fund (Go Wild donations) used for conservation projects across state lands.
Two information items before the board on Oct. 23 highlighted public‑safety roles and philanthropic partnerships.
Matt O’Brien, deputy chief conservation warden, reviewed the wardens’ expanded public‑safety duties — forensic crash reconstruction, boat and ATV collision response, missing‑person and…
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