DNR Weekly News Update, October 14, 2014
October 14, 2014
Share your thoughts on Wisconsin’s fish and wildlife, their habitats, and outdoor recreation
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is currently revising two key conservation plans – the Wildlife Action Plan and Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Management Plan [PDF]. Through completion of an online questionnaire, the public can give the department valuable input regarding Wisconsin’s fish and wildlife resources management. - Read Full Article
Stevens Point gets help from DNR on prime redevelopment site
MADISON – On the north edge of Stevens Point’s historic downtown sits a vacant lot that for nearly a century was the home of Lullabye Furniture Co., one of the country’s most well-loved makers of infant and children’s furniture. Today the property is getting cleaned up and readied for the next chapter, thanks in large part to the Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
Waterfront property owners urged to check piers for aquatic invasive species
MADISON – For waterfront property owners, pulling out their dock is as much a part of autumn as fall colors and first frosts. It’s a chore that probably isn’t as much fun as putting the dock in was last spring but it offers waterfront landowners an opportunity to help in efforts to identify presence of aquatic invasive species and take steps to avoid spreading them to new waters. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin residents rake in benefits by composting their autumn leaves
MADISON – That swish and crunch of autumn leaves underfoot is the sound of opportunity as home composting grows in popularity around the state. By composting and mulching fallen leaves, Wisconsin residents are improving the state’s air quality, reducing wildfires and making use of a valuable material that would otherwise go to waste. - Read Full Article
Get permission before cutting firewood and avoid moving pests and disease
MADISON – People interested in harvesting firewood for the fast-approaching winter need to have permission to harvest wood off property they do not own, according to state forestry officials, who add that there are updated rules limiting how far and what kids of firewood can be transported within Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Farmers encouraged to use available tools for late fall manure spreading
MADISON - With a wet spring and delayed crop plantings this year, farmers need to plan ahead and use the tools at hand in case a late harvest and early freeze narrow the window for manure spreading this fall, advise officials with the departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. - 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