DNR Weekly News Update, July 1, 2014
Car-killed deer assessments shed light on deer nutritional condition
MADISON – Following a record-breaking harsh winter, a statewide effort to assess the condition of car-killed deer is helping researchers understand winter’s impacts on Wisconsin’s deer herd. This information is in addition to radio telemetry monitoring of deer over the last four years has that has also provided insight into winter’s impacts on deer. - Read Full Article
Most fireworks illegal in state forests and parks
MADISON - People planning on camping in a Wisconsin state park or forest for the Fourth of July should enjoy fireworks displays in nearby communities -- not at picnic areas, campsites or other areas within state parks and forests. - Read Full Article
Tailgating tips for waste reduction
MADISON – The summer tailgating season is officially here and with it the Department of Natural Resources is providing tips on how to reduce waste at games, parties and other cookouts. - Read Full Article
Free fishing and archery clinics offered July 19 at Devil’s Lake State Park and MacKenzie Center
POYNETTE, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources MacKenzie Center and Devil’s Lake State Park are partnering to host a double-header outdoor skills learning event on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will get hands-on fishing tips at Devil’s Lake and learn the basics of archery and get some target practice from certified instructors at MacKenzie. Equipment will be provided and instruction is free. - Read Full Article
DNR will partner with UW-Madison to update statewide land cover map
MADISON – A cooperative effort to update the current vegetation, water and urban land data in Wisconsin will use data collected from satellites to map more than 40 different types of land cover commonly found in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
11 new wildlife technicians to serve Wisconsin’s outdoors
MADISON – Eleven new wildlife technicians will focus on habitat creation and preservation, public recreation, wildlife population monitoring and a wide range of public contact services across Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Updates proposed to broad incidental take permit and authorization for activities with no or low impact to endangered resources in Wisconsin
MADISON -- A number of activities that have no or low impact on endangered or threatened plants and animals would be included under an existing Broad Incidental Take Permit and Authorization for No and Low Impact Activities, under a proposal that is currently open for public review and comment. - Read Full Article
Smart Sand Inc. enters public comment period for Green Tier
OAKDALE -- The public has an opportunity to comment on an application for Wisconsin’s Green Tier program by Smart Sand Inc. The application is for Smart Sand’s Oakdale facility located on County Highway CA, in Monroe County. - Read Full Article