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Safety | Outdoor Recreation

Ride Across Wisconsin Aug. 20-21

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trail users that certain sections of several state trails will be used as part of the Ride Across Wisconsin event held this weekend, Aug. 20 – 21. Trail users should be aware of the large increase in the number of bicyclists and spectators on the La Crosse River, Elroy-Sparta, 400, Glacial Drumlin and Hank Aaron state trails.

Construction | Permit | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Waukesha County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the U.S. 18 over the Bark River – Structure Replacement project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

Public Health | PFAS

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Annual Report

The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council today shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2022 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The recommendations focus on setting new and revised health-based groundwater standards, evaluating and addressing drinking water contamination from nitrates and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals.

Recreation | Outdoor Recreation

Peshtigo Shooting Range To Open With Limited Hours

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the Peshtigo Shooting Range will open on Aug. 17 to users when a range supervisor can be present, as the department seeks more volunteer supervisors to expand its public hours.

About/General | Education | Hunt

What Can We Hunt? DNR To Host Next Hunting Webinar Aug. 31

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the second of several educational hunting webinars on Wednesday, Aug. 31 for members of the public that are new to hunting or curious about hunting.