DNR Weekly News Update, August 9, 2016
Lead service line replacement program expands to cover 38 communities
MADISON - A first-of-its kind program to replace lead service lines on qualifying private properties is being expanded to ensure funds are available for all 38 communities that requested assistance through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
Sept. 1 marks opener for early Canada goose, mourning dove and early teal
MADISON - Migratory game bird hunters are reminded that Sept. 1 marks the opener for Wisconsin's mourning dove, early teal and early goose hunting seasons. - Read Full Article
Bonus antlerless deer tags available for purchase starting Aug. 15
MADISON - Bonus antlerless deer tags are available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. - Read Full Article
Two state parks to celebrate 50th anniversaries August 12 & 13
MADISON - Visitors to Mirror Lake and Lake Kegonsa state parks this weekend can help the parks celebrate their 50th anniversaries with events planned Saturday, August 12 at Mirror Lake and Sunday, August 13 at Lake Kegonsa. - Read Full Article
Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial commemorates 100 years of bird conservation
MADISON- The United States and Canada will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Migratory Bird TreatyAug. 16 - this historic agreement established bird protection measures across state and international borders. - Read Full Article
New DNR staff to work on environmental enforcement for water quality and agriculture runoff
MADISON - In an effort to further support state efforts to protect public health and water quality through increased compliance with agricultural runoff requirements, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has hired two new environmental enforcement staff. - Read Full Article
Volunteers invade Wisconsin State Natural Areas
MADISON - State Natural Areas represent some of Wisconsin's best remaining prairies, oak savannas, wetlands and lakes. In 2015, 18 volunteer groups devoted 3,181 hours of work at 26 of these sites throughout Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Disabled deer hunters encouraged to sign up for a sponsored hunt before Sept. 1 deadline
MADISON- Eligible hunters with an interest in participating in the 2016 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities are encouraged to contact a land sponsor and sign up for a hunt before the Sept. 1 hunter participation deadline. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
Paul.Holtan@wisconsin.gov
DNR Weekly News Editor
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707, 608-267-7517