Recreation
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OutWiGo To Sauk Prairie For Bald Eagle Watching Days Jan. 14-15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the 36th anniversary of Bald Eagle Watching Days happening Jan. 14-15 to celebrate the species and its remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
- Hearing/Meeting
State Trails Council quarterly meeting
The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin.
- Hearing/Meeting
Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council Quarterly Meeting
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to…
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Celebrate Outdoors This Winter With Candlelight Events
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events kick off on Jan. 7, 2023 and are scheduled at different locations through Feb. 25, 2023.
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Proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan Modified And Approved By Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision was modified and subsequently approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) during their Dec. 14, 2022 meeting. The proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision and NRB’s modification are available below
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Registration Open For Happy Little 5K
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce its participation in the Happy Little 5k, a race benefiting tree health in Wisconsin state parks. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds going towards tree health and protection across the state.
- Hearing/Meeting
Potawatomi Tower Public Information Session
The DNR will share the next steps in the Potawatomi Tower project.
- Hearing/Meeting
Richard Bong State Recreation Area Special Use Zone 2023 Schedule
The purpose of the meeting is to establish the “Special Use Zone” events calendar for 2023 provided to the department, coordinated by the Richard Bong Field Trial Association in conjunction with “Special Use Zone” user groups.
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Help Prevent The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin's lakes and rivers while ice fishing this winter.
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Snowmobilers: Sled Safe This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits and stay sober on the trails this season.