DNR Weekly News Update, July 8, 2014
Hunters, trappers and sturgeon spearers reminded that Aug. 1 is deadline for many season applications
MADISON – Aug. 1 marks a key deadline for many hunters, trappers and spearers in Wisconsin as fall approaches. - Read Full Article
Report highlights need for prudent management, multistate cooperation to preserve yellow perch fishery
MADISON -- Continued prudent management of Lake Michigan’s yellow perch population is needed to ensure enough spawning stock remains to take advantage of years in which lake conditions permit young fish to survive. - Read Full Article
Public invited to share priorities for water quality standards
MADISON – Where should state environmental officials focus efforts to protect surface water quality in Wisconsin over the next three years? - Read Full Article
New federal grant program aims to provide outdoor recreation in densely populated areas
MADISON -- Wisconsin communities with populations of 50,000 or more people are eligible to apply for a new federal grant program that specifically targets providing public outdoor recreation in densely populated urban areas. - Read Full Article
New Wisconsin state park, forest, trail events and nature programs calendar available
MADISON – People now have an easier and more convenient way to find activities, events and nature programs at Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas with a new mobile friendly events calendar on the Department of Natural Resources website. - Read Full Article
Aquatic plant control regulated to protect plants beneficial to fish and wildlife
MADISON -- Warmer weather and water temperature are spurring the growth of aquatic plants and increasing calls from waterfront property owners for help in controlling the plants. - Read Full Article
DNR publishes most recent wildlife surveys with help from citizens
MADISON -- As part of a regular annual monitoring of wildlife in Wisconsin, state wildlife officials have published the latest wildlife surveys focusing on different species around the state. - Read Full Article
Fire program launches mobile friendly fire restrictions webpage
RHINELANDER, Wis. -- The Wisconsin wildland fire control program has introduced a more user- and mobile-friendly Web page for customers wanting to obtain daily burn permit restrictions and current fire danger information. - Read Full Article
Photo contest underway for 2015 Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Calendar
MADISON -- People have until the end of August to enter their favorite photographs from a Wisconsin state park, forest trail or recreation areas in a contest to be included in the 2015 Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Calendar. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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DNR Weekly News Editor
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Madison WI 53707, 608-267-7517