DNR Weekly News Update, May 26, 2015
June 6-7 is Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin
MADISON – The first weekend in June offers ample opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors in Wisconsin as the state celebrates “free fun weekend.” Admission stickers are waived for Wisconsin's state parks and forests, trail passes are waived for state bicycle and all-terrain vehicle trails and no fishing licenses are needed to fish state waters. People who camp at state parks still need to pay for their campsites. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin celebrates 50 years of rail trails on National Trails Day June 6
MADISON – National Trails Day is June 6 and it will have special significance in Wisconsin with a 50th anniversary celebration of rail trails in the state. Wisconsin became the first state to convert an abandoned railroad corridor into a recreational trail--the Elroy-Sparta State Trail--in 1965. The “rails to trails” movement has since spread across the state, nation and the world. - Read Full Article
June officially 'Great Outdoors Month' in Wisconsin
MADISON - The month of June is officially Great Outdoors Month in Wisconsin, under a proclamation signed by Gov. Scott Walker. - Read Full Article
Comments sought on proposed statewide general permit for maintenance dredging
MADISON -- Maintenance dredging of navigable waterways would undergo a quicker, less expensive review as part of a proposed general permit process now up for public comment. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin businesses honored for improving air quality
MILWAUKEE--- Three Wisconsin businesses were honored recently by the Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air (exit DNR) for their voluntary efforts to improve air quality. - Read Full Article
Invader Crusaders receive recognition at annual award ceremony June 4
MADISON -- The 11th annual Invader Crusader Award ceremony will take place June 4, 1 p.m. at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison. The public is invited to attend. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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DNR Weekly News Editor
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