DNR Weekly News Update, July 25, 2017
Visit the DNR at the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Find out everything you need to know to 'Enjoy Wisconsin's Wild Side' by stopping by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' area at the Wisconsin State Fair's Exploratory Park. - Read Full Article
Public comments sought on final draft master plan revision for Brule River State Forest
BRULE, Wis. -- The public has a final opportunity to review and comment on proposed revisions to the master plan for the Brule River State Forest that proposes additional recreational opportunities for the property. - Read Full Article
Annual statewide water report highlights efforts to protect Wisconsin’s public water supplies
MADISON - According to the Department of Natural Resources 2016 Annual Drinking Water report [PDF], more than 99 percent of the state's public water systems provided water that met the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Maximum Contaminant Level standards. Click on image to view report"DNR could not successfully manage the state's drinking water resources without its partners," said Steve Elmore, bureau director for DNR's Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater. "With vigilant monitoring and creative approaches to resolving compliance challenges, we are able to manage a sustainable supply of safe drinking water from public water systems." - Read Full Article
Wisconsin firefighters head to northwest and Canada to assist with suppression efforts
MADISON -- Increased wildfire activity in the northwest and Canadian province of British Columbia has prompted a request to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fire control program to assist in suppression and protection efforts. - Read Full Article
Annual citizen-science deer survey to begin Aug. 1
MADISON-Operation Deer Watch, an annual citizen-science survey that collects information on deer, gives Wisconsin residents a great opportunity to assist with deer herd management efforts. - Read Full Article
Bonus antlerless deer tags available for purchase starting Aug. 14
MADISON - Bonus antlerless deer tags will be available for purchase starting Monday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. through the Go Wild website and license sales locations. - 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