DNR Weekly News Update, March 15, 2016
DNR ramping up efforts to address Kewaunee County water quality issues
MADISON - The Department of Natural Resources is ramping up its efforts to work with stakeholder groups to address ongoing water quality issues in Kewaunee County. - Read Full Article
With help from Wisconsin’s hunters, sampling results provide current snapshot of CWD in Wisconsin
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources sampled more than 3,100 deer for chronic wasting disease statewide in 2015. In all, 290 positive detections were made, primarily within the endemic area in southern Wisconsin. -Read Full Article
Assess conditions, obtain burn permits to help prevent wildfires
WOODRUFF, Wis. -- Fire season is upon us and weather conditions are shaping up to result in increased wildfire activity. -Read Full Article
Rare songbirds and prairies to benefit from donations
MADISON - Two of Wisconsin's rarest natural resources - a tiny songbird fighting off extinction and prairies - will benefit from a recent $25,889 donation from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin to the Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
New fishing line recycling program underway
MILWAUKEE -A new Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program is underway, in Wisconsin to encourage anglers to "reel in and recycle" their used fishing line. - Read Full Article
Broad Incidental Take Permit and Authorization revised for activities with no or low impact to endangered resources in Wisconsin
MADISON - Certain activities related to telecommunications facilities would be added to a Broad Incidental Take Permit and Authorization for No or Low Impact Activities, under revisions the Department of Natural Resources is proposing for the permit. Certain vegetation management activities would also be consolidated and definitions used in the permit would be added and revised. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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DNR Weekly News Editor
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707, 608-267-7517