DNR Weekly News Update, May 6, 2014
May 6, 2014
Drinking Water Week – Think before you drink and celebrate the Amazing!
By DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp
Every day of every week millions of Wisconsinites will experience something amazing and likely never think twice about it. They’ll turn on their faucets, drink from a water fountain, bake bread or brew beer and seemingly without effort, be provided with safe drinking water. That’s amazing! - Read Full Article
Wisconsin moves into first place in number of public water suppliers
MADISON – Forty years after the Safe Drinking Water Act, Wisconsin has more public water suppliers than any other state and is a leader in providing safe water to sustain citizens and leading industries, state environmental officials say. - Read Full Article
Report: vast majority of lakes supporting fishing and swimming
MADISON – A dedicated corps of citizen volunteers and improvements in databases and technology have enabled Wisconsin to check the health of more lakes than ever before, with more than two-thirds of the assessed lakes and rivers found to support the fishing and swimming they should be able to support, a newly released report shows. - Read Full Article
Catch the wildflower show at State Natural Areas and State Parks
MADISON - Just in time for Mother's Day, Wisconsin's wildflowers are starting to put on a show. Wisconsin State Natural Areas and state parks and forests are great places to see these colorful harbingers of spring, whether to explore at leisure or during the 10 guided wildflower walks offered at state parks in coming weeks. - Read Full Article
Grosbeaks Galore workshop May 31 in Ashland
Workshop focuses on attracting migratory birds to a property - Read Full Article
Wisconsin schools take the Plastic Film Recycling Challenge
MADISON – In 2014, Wisconsin students kept more than 8,000 pounds of recyclable plastic bags and film out of landfills by working together and harnessing the power of school pride. - Read Full Article
Four Wisconsin Green & Healthy Schools honored as national Green Ribbon Schools
MADISON – Four Wisconsin schools involved in the state’s Green & Healthy Schools program have been honored as national Green Ribbon Schools. For the second year in a row, Wisconsin had more honorees than any other participating state. - Read Full Article
2014 disabled gun deer hunt provides great opportunity for hunters with disabilities and interested landowners
MADISON -- Sponsors and landowners interested in hosting a gun hunt for deer hunters with disabilities are reminded that the deadline to submit an application is June 1. The 2014 disabled hunt will take place Oct. 4 to 12. - Read Full Article
Statewide permit and authorization for grassland management may result in the incidental take of rare bird
MADISON -- A broad incidental take permit and authorization for grassland and savanna management in Wisconsin would be revised to include the greater prairie chicken, under a proposal from the Department of Natural Resources that is open for public comment. - 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