DNR Weekly News Update 3-12-2013
Explore Wisconsin’s hidden secrets on a Natural Resources Foundation field trip
MADISON – People who want to learn more about or just explore a wide variety of Wisconsin natural resources can begin signing up March 20 for any of the more than 120 field trips being offered this summer and fall by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and other environmental educators. - Read Full Article
New system aids in signing up sturgeon guard volunteers
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- A new online registration process is now available for those interested in taking part in the Sturgeon Guard program. For the past 36 years, the program has relied on volunteers to help guard the prehistoric fish from being harvested as they head up rivers to spawn. - Read Full Article
16 ‘friends groups’ receive Stewardship grants for state park, forest and trail improvements
MADISON – A new marsh boardwalk at Horicon Marsh, a new accessible cabin at Harrington Beach State Park and a group picnic shelter at Rib Mountain State Park are among the improvements that will be made thanks to 16 state park friends groups that received matching grants from the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program. - Read Full Article
2013 Wisconsin Fishing Report now available
MADISON -- Do trout lure you out of bed or walleye keep you out late at night? Are you passionate about panfish? - Read Full Article
Four more companies commit to superior environmental performance through Wisconsin’s Green Tier Program
MADISON –Four companies committed to superior environmental performance have submitted applications to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Green Tier Program. Union Cab Cooperative and U.S. Silica Company’s Sparta Plant have applied for Tier 1 of Green Tier, while the La Crosse County Solid Waste Department and STRATTEC Security Corporation intend to negotiate environmental contracts with DNR as Tier 2 applicants. - Read Full Article