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Bear With Plastic Jar On Its Head Freed In Northern Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a bear observed with its head stuck in a jar in Bayfield, Douglas and Sawyer counties was successfully freed this weekend by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services staff near Cable, Wis.

Public Health | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, Blanchard’s cricket frog, which may result from the W3411 Ground Wire and Structure Replacement in La Crosse County.

Events | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 13

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.

Monitoring | Public Health | Air Quality

Wisconsinites: Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending Wisconsinites reduce their time outdoors Thursday, July 31 and into Friday, Aug. 1 due to ongoing air quality advisories resulting from Canadian wildfire smoke.

Construction | State Natural Areas

DNR Seeking Public Comment For The Central Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of department properties in the Central Lake Michigan Coastal Region.