Monitoring
- News
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Remains Closed For 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.
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DNR Offering Free Well Water Screening For Nitrate At Farm Technology Days
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will provide free well water testing for nitrate at Farm Technology Days in Cadott Aug. 13-15.
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Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated both stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.
- News
Emerald Ash Borer Now Confirmed In All 72 Wisconsin Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Burnett County, which means the pest has now been confirmed in all 72 of Wisconsin’s counties.
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Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to help search for aquatic invasive species across the state on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Adams County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Trail and Overlook Hill Road project in Adams County.
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DNR Investigating Fish Mortality Events In South Central Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating fish mortality events in two different locations in south central Wisconsin. The first is in the Buffalo Lake Watershed in Marquette, Green Lake and Columbia counties. The second is on the Yahara River in Stoughton. Due to recent heavy precipitation, additional reports of fish mortalities are likely, and the DNR will continue to investigate reports as they come in.
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DNR To Host CWD Public Meeting In Pierce County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Pierce County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Spring Valley.
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DNR Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report, showing that more than 99% of the public water systems in Wisconsin met all water quality standards for contaminants.
- Hearing/Meeting
CWD Public Meeting In Pierce County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting with the Pierce County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being…