DNR Weekly News Update, September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015
Fall color change reflects healthy forest diversity as different species start to turn
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s fall color show is just beginning in northern Wisconsin and the changing colors help highlight the state’s healthy forest diversity, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forestry experts say. - Read Full Article
Sturgeon Fest to celebrate a decade of progress
MILWAUKEE – Efforts to return lake sturgeon to the Milwaukee River will enter a second decade with growing support and new evidence of progress thanks to a partnership involving the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Riveredge Nature Center and Fund for Lake Michigan, among others. - Read Full Article
Excellent breeding conditions mean Wisconsin’s Northern zone waterfowl hunters should look forward to another good year in the field
MADISON – Hunters looking to head out into the wetlands for the North Zone duck season should find good numbers of ducks when the season opens Sept. 26, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff. - Read Full Article
Natural Resources Board to meet September 23 in Bowler
MADISON – Changes to Wisconsin’s safe drinking water rules, adoption of a Wisconsin beaver management plan, modifications to the walleye management in the ceded territory of Wisconsin and approval of a 10-year Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Management Plan and Wildlife Action Plan are among the items that the state Natural Resources Board will consider when it meets Sept. 23 in Bowler. - Read Full Article
Public meetings set for next steps in Lake Superior lake trout recovery efforts
ASHLAND, Wis. -- Two public meetings to discuss next steps in aiding recovery of lake trout populations in Lake Superior will be held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Sept. 29 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland and Oct. 1 at Saxon Community Center. - Read Full Article