DNR Weekly News Update, June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
World student archery tournament comes to Alliant Energy Center in Madison July 11-13
MADISON – The 6th annual National Archery in the Schools World Tournament will take place in Madison at the Alliant Energy Center July 11-13, 2014. The event will showcase archers from all around the world and is open to the public. - Read Full Article
Clean Boats Clean Waters and DNR to educate boaters in annual “Landing Blitz”
MADISON - Clean Boats Clean Waters volunteers and Department of Natural Resources staff will be at boat launches throughout the state during the July 4 weekend helping boaters inspect their boats and learn the necessary steps to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species. The sixth annual “Landing Blitz” aims to educate and reward boaters for taking steps in preventing the spread of invasives such as zebra mussels and Eurasian water-milfoil. - Read Full Article
DNR Deer Management Assistance Program off to a solid start
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s new Deer Management Assistance Program has completed its first enrollment period. A number of Wisconsin landowners are eager to work in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources toward a common goal - providing for healthy deer and habitat management. - Read Full Article
PCBs levels continue to decline in key Lake Michigan sport fish
MADISON -- New research shows a continuing decline in PCB levels in key Lake Michigan sport fish more than 30 years after regulations on manufacture, use and disposal were put into place. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin is a great place for fairs, festivals and music – and recycling!
MADISON – It’s hard to picture a Wisconsin fair or festival without great food and drinks, and this year event planners can help keep the leftover bottles, cans and packaging out of landfills with increased event recycling. - Read Full Article
DNR FIN’terns help neighborhood youth catch on to fishing fun
MADISON -- School’s out and youth looking for summer fun will find it close to home thanks to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fishing in the Neighborhood program. - Read Full Article
Public information meetings in Manitowish Waters on Rest Lake dam draft order
MANITOWISH WATERS, Wis. -- Two public information meetings will be held Friday, June 27 and a third on Saturday, Aug. 16 to give the public a chance to learn more and provide feedback on a draft operating order for the Rest Lake dam. - Read Full Article