DNR Weekly News Update, April 29, 2014
April 29, 2014
Newest DNR data confirms air quality continues to improve
MADISON – Wisconsin's air quality continues to improve – that's the latest message coming from the most recent data in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Trends Report. - Read Full Article
Open burning hazardous to health, leading cause of wildfires
MADISON – Options such as recycling and composting can replace open burning of trash and yard debris, which Department of Natural Resource officials caution can be a fire and pollution danger, especially this time of year. - Read Full Article
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 3
MADISON – The old saying “if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes,” can be especially true in Wisconsin, and state forestry officials caution that can have devastating consequences during wildfire seasons. - Read Full Article
Browning on evergreen trees being reported across Wisconsin this spring
MADISON – People across Wisconsin have been contacting state forestry officials noting they are seeing some unsightly brown on the evergreen trees along roadsides, parks and yards. - Read Full Article
Next day camping reservation to be piloted this summer at five Wisconsin State Parks
MADISON -- Beginning May 12, 2014 the Wisconsin State Park System will be running a pilot program on allowing customers to make next day campsite reservation at the following five state parks. - Read Full Article
Stick Your Neck out for Wisconsin’s Turtles
MADISON – With Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species soon starting their journey to higher ground to lay their eggs, state turtle conservation officials are calling on motorists to slow down by wetlands and report all turtle road crossing hot spots to aid conservation measures for the turtles. - Read Full Article
Great Wisconsin Birdathon takes flight; premier way to donate directly to benefit birds
MADISON – Every day in May is a great day to go birding and now bird lovers can put their passion to work raising money for their feathered friends. - Read Full Article
Blue heron nest-cam up and running
HORICON, Wis. – Department of Natural Resources wildlife management staff at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center have set up a nest-cam overlooking the property’s great blue heron rookery and front and center is an active heron nest with at least two eggs. - Read Full Article
Gypsy moth aerial spraying to start soon
MADISON—Some Wisconsin residents will see and hear loud, low-flying planes as early as sunrise beginning in late May. Planes will be spraying for gypsy moth caterpillars, invasive and destructive pests that feed on the leaves of many species of trees and shrubs. - Read Full Article
Tough new trees in trials
MADISON -- Residents in six Wisconsin communities have more reason than most to welcome spring this year. They're participating in a study coordinated by the Department of Natural Resources that could improve the curb appeal of urban parks and tree-lined streets nationwide. - Read Full Article
Program offers compensation for crop, livestock producers experiencing wildlife damage
MADISON -- Crop or livestock owners who have experienced or anticipate any agricultural damage caused by white-tailed deer, elk, black bear, wild turkeys, cougar or Canada geese may be eligible for damage compensation by enrolling in the Wisconsin Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin residents can learn and benefit during International Composting Awareness Week
MADISON – Many Wisconsin residents perform the routine task of taking out the garbage once a week, but state environmental officials say that almost one-quarter of what is thrown out isn’t really garbage at all. - Read Full Article
Changes in Wisconsin snowmobile laws designed to boost sport’s heritage, strengthen state trails
MADISON -- Two changes in Wisconsin snowmobile laws in recent weeks promise to enhance enjoyment of the sport’s heritage and encourage support for the voluntary trail maintenance efforts that make Wisconsin a standout winter recreation destination. - Read Full Article
3M Prairie du Chien welcomed into Green Tier
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – 3M Prairie du Chien was formally welcomed into the state’s Green Tier program at a flag raising celebration event at their facility Tuesday, April 29. - Read Full Article