DNR Weekly News Update, April 5, 2016
2016 Spring Wildlife and Fisheries rules hearings April 11
MADISON - People interested in natural resources management in Wisconsin have an opportunity to provide their input by non-binding vote and testimony on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to fish and wildlife management at the 2016 spring wildlife and fisheries rules hearings. The hearings will be held in each county [PDF] beginning at 7 p.m. onMonday, April 11. - Read Full Article
Work*Play*Earth Day events to be held around the state in 2016
MADISON - The public will have more opportunities than ever to celebrate Earth Day while helping out and enjoying a Wisconsin state park, forest, trail or wildlife property during the eighth annual Work*Play*Earth Day events that will be held around the state. - Read Full Article
Go Wild system offers new options, changes in tagging as hunters get set for turkey season
MADISON -- Spring turkey season gets underway this weekend with the youth hunt set for Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10and six individual hunting periods between April 13 and May 24. - Read Full Article
DNR hosts public presentation of the Little Plover River Groundwater Model Study
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - Citizens and stakeholders are invited to learn more about the recently completed Little Plover River Groundwater Model and Optimization Study at an informational meeting hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on April 12, 2016. - Read Full Article
DNR announces new wetland restoration grants
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has created a new grant program to fund wetland restoration, enhancement and preservation projects. - Read Full Article
Field trips and frog call-filled nights are found in Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine’s April issue
MADISON - Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine staff are literally leaping for joy over the April issue's frog-filled cover, which teases the new Wisconsin Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin field trip offerings, and pays tribute to 35 years of monitoring frogs and toads in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Video contest for June invasive species awareness month
MADISON -- June 2016 marks Wisconsin's 12th Annual Invasive Species Awareness Month. In celebration, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council are hosting a video contest encouraging participants to show how they protect the places they play from invasive species. - 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