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Boaters: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement This Upcoming Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all during the July 4-6 holiday weekend.
DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs On Bakken’s Pond
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will allow water levels in Bakken's Pond in Sauk County to ebb and flow with the Lower Wisconsin River system to allow for ongoing repairs on the dike. The repairs are a continuation of last year’s reconstruction of the dike.
DNR Celebrates 85 Years Of Bald Eagle Protection And National Eagle Day
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2025) and the 85th anniversary of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Wisconsinites can support the next species' comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license plate.
Help Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators During Pollinator Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund.
Northern Zone Smallmouth Bass Harvest Season Opens June 21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025-2026 smallmouth bass fishing season will open in the Northern Bass Management Zone on June 21, 2025, and run through March 1, 2026.
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