DNR Weekly News Update, January 22, 2014
Natural Resources Board approves rules to implement Deer Trustee Report for 2014 season
MADISON - The Natural Resources Board approved today emergency rules to begin implementing Deer Trustee Report recommendations on the ground, authorizing a new deer program and regulations that will be in place prior to the 2014 deer hunting season. - Read Full Article
Conditions ripe for an exciting sturgeon spearing season
FOX VALLEY, Wis. – Some very big fish – with the heft of heavy weight boxers – are cruising below the thick ice of Lake Winnebago as the 2014 sturgeon spearing season approaches. - Read Full Article
Researchers resume search for signs of white-nose syndrome in Wisconsin bat caves
MADISON – State bat scientists are going underground starting this week to see if Wisconsin’s bat caves and mines continue to be free of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern U.S. since 2007. They also are asking the public to keep an eye out above ground for any signs of sick or dead bats. - Read Full Article
State Endangered and Threatened Species List revisions take effect
MADISON –Fifteen native birds, plants and other animals have been removed from Wisconsin’s endangered and threatened species list effective Jan. 1, 2014. Some have rebounded as a result of protections and management efforts to increase their populations, while others were found to be more numerous than originally thought after targeted survey efforts. - Read Full Article
DNR tightens firewood rules to slow wood pests travel
MADISON -- The Natural Resources Board agreed today (Jan. 22, 2014) on rules for firewood movement onto state lands that will better reduce the risk of introduction of invasive pests and diseases. - Read Full Article
Feedback sought on strategic analysis for Central Sands water resources
MADISON – To help find ways to sustainably manage groundwater and surface waters in Wisconsin’s Central Sands region in the future, the state is launching an effort to collect, analyze and report the latest scientific, natural resources and socio-economic information relating to groundwater and surface waters in the eight-county area, state water officials say. - Read Full Article
Open houses set on Marquette County Ice Age Trail corridor alternatives
MADISON – The public will have an opportunity to review and comment on proposed corridors for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Marquette County at three upcoming open house meetings. - Read Full Article
DNR hires new bear, wolf and furbearer researcher
MADISON – A new furbearer research scientist has joined the Department of Natural Resources to provide information for the management of wolves, bears, bobcats, otters and other furbearers across Wisconsin. Nathan Roberts will be located in the DNR Bureau of Science Services but will work closely with the wildlife management and natural heritage inventory bureaus to implement research projects and oversee ongoing monitoring programs. - Read Full Article
State council proposes actions based on DNR plastics recycling study
MADISON – The Wisconsin Council on Recycling has approved a set of recommendations designed to stimulate job creation and economic growth through increased plastics recycling. - Read Full Article
State gas station operators get helping hand from DNR with 2014 compliance calendars
MADISON – Gas station operators in Wisconsin can use a handy calendar from the Department of Natural Resources to help them comply with state laws and regulations in 2014. - Read Full Article