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Storm damage, flooding closes trails at state park properties across southern and western Wisconsin
MADISON - Wednesday night's storms resulted in downed trees and flooding at several state park and trail properties in west central, southwest and south central Wisconsin.
Central Office
Friday, July 21, 2017 10:57:22 a.m.
Village of Oostburg requests approval of wastewater treatment plant improvements
OOSTBURG, Wis. - The Village of Oostburg has requested approval from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant.
Southeast District
Thursday, July 20, 2017 3:22:46 p.m.
Statement from DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp on the retirement of DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel The state of Wisconsin will be missing a dedicated public servant with the retirement of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel and I will miss serving with him in Governor Walker's cabinet. Through his many years in public service, Ben has always understood the challenges of making laws and implementing them. I offer my appreciation for those years of service. I congratulate him and wish Ben a rewarding retirement. He has definitely earned it.
Central Office
Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:36:28 p.m.
In wake of flooding private well owners should check wellsMADISON -- Heavy rains in many Wisconsin counties this week have affected private property owners and state properties as well.
Central Office
Thursday, July 20, 2017 11:22:55 a.m.
Third year of reintroduction effort provides 31 Kentucky elk to Wisconsin's Northwoods
WINTER, Wis. -- After another successful winter trapping effort, 31 elk are now roaming their new home in northern Wisconsin after being released from their acclimation and quarantine pen.
Weekly News
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:53:39 p.m.
August public meetings will gather input for Recreation Opportunities analysis process
MADISON - In August, Department of Natural Resources staff will gather input at five public open houses to shape future planning regarding outdoor recreation opportunities in northern and northeastern Wisconsin.
Weekly News
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:53:39 p.m.
Applications available for general permits for projects with wetlands associated with certain construction sites
MADISON - A new general permit that addresses impacts to wetlands that formed in depressions created as a result of grading and construction activities within uplands has been finalized after a public comment period and is now available for applications.
Weekly News
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:53:39 p.m.
After a 50-year absence, endangered frogs call again in Trempealeau County
Volunteer's discovery of Blanchard's cricket frogs confirmed
MADISON -- For the first time in half a century, the unique clicking call of the Blanchard's cricket frog has been documented in the marshes of Trempealeau County. Weekly News
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:53:39 p.m.
Applications available for general permits for small-scale dredging projects in public waters
MADISON - A new general permit that streamlines approvals for small-scale dredging in the state's lakes, rivers and streams has been finalized after a public comment period and is now available for applications. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources received and considered over 700 comments related to the draft general permit before issuing the final permit.
Weekly News
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:53:39 p.m.
Public comments sought on process to streamline fish habitat projects in public waters MADISON -- A new general permit that streamlines approvals for stream fish habitat projects has been drafted and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the language. The public comment period on the general permit runs until the close of business August 11, 2017.
Weekly News
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:53:39 p.m.
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