Thursday, February 8, 2024
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Fond Du Lac Man Honored for 50 Years of Hunter Education Instruction

A Fond du Lac man who has been teaching hunter safety for 50 years was recently recognized for his decades of volunteer service.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Recycling Excellence Award Nominations Now Open

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the 2020 Recycling Excellence Awards until Sept. 15.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Public Meetings for Lake Butte des Morts Habitat Restoration Projects Scheduled for March

The Butte des Morts Conservation Club, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department will hold two public meetings in March regarding proposed habitat restoration efforts at Samers Bay and Terrell Island on Lake Butte des Morts.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Waterfowl Hunters and Others Asked to Take Caution as Water Levels Rise

Following recent storms, water levels have degraded the safety conditions on many public hunting grounds and waterways around the state.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESORCES: Storm damage impacting travel plans

Widespread storms last week brought torrential rains, strong winds, downed trees, damaged buildings, at least 16 tornadoes, and left thousands of people without power across a wide area of Wisconsin.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESORCES: DNR to temporarily close fishing on Wausau Dam Lake

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans to temporarily close the fishing season on Wausau Dam Lake and part of the Wisconsin River.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Head to Mead Wildlife Area in October for the annual Spooktacular and Food Drive event

Celebrate the arrival of fall and head to the Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center Area in October for the annual Spooktacular and Food Drive
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Help DNR staff monitor Wisconsin's wolf population - become a volunteer wolf carnivore tracker

Wisconsin's wolf monitoring program relies upon volunteers from around the state to help track animals each winter - individuals who are interested in playing a key role in wildlife management are encouraged to sign up for one of several classes offered statewide.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks public comment on Little Falls dam alternatives

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting public comments on a draft analysis of alternatives for the Little Falls dam project in Willow River State Park.
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Wisconsin DNR releases updated impaired waterways list

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently updated its list of impaired waterways, adding 209 waters to be targeted in a pollution-reduction plan despite overall reductions in runoff levels in major rivers over the last 20 years.
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Wisconsin natural resources department discusses regulations to protect Lake Superior trout

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting two public meetings next week to discuss proposed regulations that aim to promote lake trout numbers and aid the long-term sustainability of the Lake Superior fishery.
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Public comments sought on Randolph, WI wastewater treatment plant improvements

Village proposes $3.25 million in repairs and new equipment at facility built in 1983.
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