DNR Weekly News Update, June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017
Newport State Park designated as International Dark Sky Park
ELLISON BAY, Wis. - Newport State Park, Wisconsin's only wilderness state park, has now also become the first state park in Wisconsin to be designated an International Dark Sky Park, one of just 48 parks in the world to earn the designation. - Read Full Article
Jump into summer fun this June at Wisconsin state park system properties
MADISON - Visitors to Wisconsin state park system properties can jump into the start of summer this June by camping, getting fit, taking a day trip or exploring paddle watersports and then sharing their experience with others through social media. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin ruffed grouse survey results indicate an increase in breeding grouse
MADISON - Roadside ruffed grouse surveys [PDF] completed in spring 2017 showed statewide drumming activity increased 17 percent from 2016, based on data collected to monitor breeding grouse activity. - Read Full Article
Enroll in Wisconsin’s Deer Management Assistance Program and improve habitat for deer and other wildlife populations
MADISON - Wisconsin's Deer Management Assistance Program continues to grow with the addition of 189 new properties in 2017 and a total enrollment of 268,000 acres across the state. - Read Full Article
County Deer Advisory Council application period open until July 1
MADISON - Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for County Deer Advisory Council seats before the application period closes for all counties July 1, 2017.Council members meet annually to review deer management data, gather public input from citizens and provide recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Board regarding deer management decisions in their county. - Read Full Article
Blue-green algae bloom season is on the horizon
MADISON -- Those heading out to lakes and rivers are reminded to be on the lookout this summer for blue-green algae blooms on water bodies across the state. Some blue-green algae are capable of making toxins that can cause illnesses for people and animals who accidentally ingest or inhale water containing algae, or have prolonged skin contact with the algae. - Read Full Article
Dame’s rocket blooming; easy steps encouraged to control its spread
MADISON -- Throughout Wisconsin the invasive plant known as dame's rocket has started blooming and state invasive species experts are encouraging gardeners to take steps to prevent its spread and to follow rules prohibiting the sale, giveaway or planting of this invasive plant. - Read Full Article
Report: Volunteers kick their work into high gear on state natural areas in 2016
MADISON - The number of volunteers groups helping care for state's natural areas has doubled in the past year and the groups have benefitted seven times as many acres as the previous year, according to a recently released report from the State Natural Areas Volunteer Program. - Read Full Article
Horticulturist at Olbrich Gardens, Hayward area groups among 2017 Invader Crusader award winners
MADISON -- The lead horticulturist of Madison's Olbrich Gardens, the president of a nonprofit association working to control invasive plants, and the coordinator of volunteers helping to care for State Natural Areas are among the eight Wisconsin residents and two groups receiving awards for their significant contributions to education about and the prevention and control of invasive species in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Precision Machine celebrates Green Tier anniversary
ALGOMA -- Precision Machine Inc., a leader in value added machining, is celebrating four years in Wisconsin's innovative Green Tier program. - 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