DNR Weekly News Update, April 14, 2015
Is burning waste worth the risk of starting a wildfire or compromising your health?
MADISON – With fire danger currently elevated in Wisconsin, it’s even more important that people consider recycling and composting instead of burning waste and yard debris, which Department of Natural Resource officials caution may cause wildfires and add pollutants to the air. - Read Full Article
Keep Wildlife Wild and observe from afar
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s Keep Wildlife Wild campaign urges people to enjoy the ongoing wild animal birthing season from afar as most young, including those seen alone, likely are under the care of a mother safely out of sight. - Read Full Article
DNR awards surface water grants to 55 groups in 31 counties
MADISON -- Healthier lakes and improved control of aquatic invasive species will result from nearly $3.5 million in surface water grants awarded to 55 groups in 31 counties by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin DNR partners with lake associations and others to promote healthy lakes
STEVENS POINT, Wis. -- Nearly 500 researchers, resource managers, community leaders and citizens are expected to attend the 2015 Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Convention meeting set for April 23-25 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Stevens Point. - Read Full Article
Mike Vogelsang named DNR north district fisheries supervisor
WOODRUFF, Wis. -- Mike Vogelsang has been named north district fisheries supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
Learn to Hunt bear nearing its final month – register soon!
MADISON -- People interested in learning to hunt Wisconsin black bear have until May 27 to apply to participate in a Learn to Hunt Bear program featuring classroom and field instruction capped with a real hunt with skilled mentors. - Read Full Article
Entries Sought for Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contests
MADISON -- Wisconsin artists will have until July 24 to submit artwork for the 2016 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Funds derived from the sale of these stamps will contribute to the restoration and management of thousands of acres of important wildlife habitat. - Read Full Article
Three ‘citizen conservationists’ to be inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame
STEVENS POINT, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame will honor three individuals who have contributed to Wisconsin’s conservation legacy by inducting them during a ceremony on Saturday, May 2. - 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