DNR Weekly News Update, October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014
Michigan muskies getting fit to fight in Wisconsin
WILD ROSE, Wis. -- Standing sentinel around artificial weeds in the rearing pond at the Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery, newly arrived spotted musky fingerlings from Michigan leave little doubt about their predatory instincts. - Read Full Article
Friends of Wisconsin State Parks announce the 2014 Gold Seal Awards
MADISON – Looking for the best state park venue for holding a wedding? The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and supporters recommend Heritage Hill Historical Park, home to Green Bay’s oldest standing church. - Read Full Article
Preliminary recommendations from County Deer Advisory Councils regarding deer population objectives will be made Nov. 3, with public comment due Dec. 5
MADISON -- County Deer Advisory Councils will release preliminary recommendations regarding deer population objectivesNov. 3. These early recommendations, made on a county-by-county basis, will be open for public comment Nov. 3 to Dec. 5. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin water use declined in 2013
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s use of surface and groundwater declined 6 percent in 2013 from prior year levels as cooler temperatures and a return to normal rainfall patterns reduced demand for power plant cooling water, municipal drinking water and irrigation. - Read Full Article
State pursues additional testing after silver carp environmental DNA detected in Lower Fox River
MADISON -- Continued surveillance to protect Wisconsin waters against invasive species has turned up a single positive environmental DNA, or eDNA, sample for silver carp in the Lower Fox River. - Read Full Article
DNR publishes most recent wildlife surveys with help from citizens
MADISON -- As part of a regular annual monitoring of wildlife in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources published the latest wildlife reports focusing on different species around the state. - Read Full Article
Public comments sought on environmental contractor’s Green Tier application
GERMANTOWN, Wis. -- North Shore Environmental Construction, Inc., an environmental contractor specializing in hazardous materials management, emergency response and environmental site remediation, has applied to Wisconsin’s Green Tier program for its Germantown facility. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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