INSIDE WISCONSIN | THE ENVIRONMENT Tom Still: Brent Haglund’s private conservation work is legacy for divided times Jun 23, 2026 Jun 23, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In a contentious era for public policy across the board, conservation of natural resources ranks among the most divisive.kAm~?6 D:56 :D =65 3J E9@D6 H9@ 3=:?5=J 56?J 2?JE9:?8 :D 2>:DD H96? :E 4@>6D E@ AC@E64E:?8 =2?5[ H2E6C 2?5 H:=5=:76j E96 @E96C :D CF=65 3J E9@D6 H9@ AFE 2== ECFDE :? 3FC62F4C24:6D E92E 42? AF?:D9 :??@G2E@CD 2?5 4@>>F?:E:6D 7@C 52C:?8 E@ 24E @? 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