DNR Weekly News Update, March 17, 2015
March 17, 2015
50 years of rail trails in Wisconsin celebration kicks off with June 6 event
MADISON – Fifty years ago Wisconsin became the first state to convert an abandoned railroad corridor into a recreational trail -- the Elroy-Sparta State Trail -- initiating a “rails to trails” movement across the state, nation and the world. - Read Full Article
It’s trail tournament time – vote for your favorite Wisconsin Rail Trailblazer
MADISON -- Wisconsin is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the rails to trails program in the state this year and the public is invited to join in the celebration with a friendly Wisconsin rail trail competition on Facebook. - Read Full Article
DNR opens public comment period on scope of sand mining report
MADISION – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to provide input on the agency’s most recent effort to assess the latest scientific, natural resource and socio-economic information relating to industrial sand mining and its infrastructure. - Read Full Article
MacKenzie Center’s Annual Maple Syrup Festival April 4
POYNETTE, Wis. – People can see demonstrations of how to tap a maple tree for sap and how to make syrup, and take guided tours of the sugar bush at the MacKenzie Center’s annual Maple Syrup Festival on April 4. - Read Full Article
Proposed statewide trolling rule unlikely to be in effect for fishing opener
MADISON -- A proposed rule to allow motor trolling on all inland Wisconsin waters is unlikely to be in place for the opening of the regular fishing season on May 2, officials from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday. - Read Full Article
Set your hook -- reel in the reward
MADISON – The Department of Natural Resources is inviting businesses, not-for-profits and others to take advantage of a “fintastic” offer. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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DNR Weekly News Editor
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