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One Million And Counting: Wisconsin Reaches New Milestone In Avian Citizen Science
Ranked second nationally in birdwatching participation and a longtime high flyer in bird monitoring, conservation and citizen science, Wisconsin has added another feather to its cap. The state’s bird lovers have submitted more than one million checklists to eBird, the popular online platform for reporting bird observations.
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The DNR To Hold Smallmouth Bass Virtual Meeting Oct 13
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold a virtual public meeting to engage with stakeholders and discuss options for maintaining and improving the Green Bay and Lake Michigan smallmouth bass fishery.
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Lake Superior Virtual Preliminary Hearing Oct. 13
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a preliminary public hearing at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 to discuss a scope statement for future emergency and permanent rules relating to fish harvest in Lake Superior.
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Snowmobilers: Time To Complete Required Safety Certificate Course
Fall is the ideal time to take the first step of preparing for the upcoming snowmobile season by completing the safety course. The safety course seeks to ensure snowmobilers of all ages are safe while they are having fun on the trails.
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DNR To Update Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan
To continue managing walleye populations across the state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin updating Wisconsin’s Walleye Management Plan through regional public meetings and surveys.
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From Survivor To Mama: Whooping Crane Endured One Of Wisconsin's Harshest Winters To Hatch A Happy Milestone
A female whooping crane that made history as the first of its kind known to survive a Wisconsin winter has once again flown into the record books.
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Environmental Review Of The City of Manitowoc Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Manitowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project includes the extension of new water mains to allow multiple properties to obtain potable drinking water.
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Enrollment Open For Landowners To Provide Public Access To Private Lands In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received $1.9 million dollars for continued funding of the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) and Turkey Hunting Access Program (THAP). Funds were authorized under the 2018 Farm Bill and are administered and provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
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The Show Must Go On: Annual Fall Color Extravaganza Beginning In Northwoods
The extravaganza of colors in Wisconsin’s forests is one show that is undeterred by the pandemic. The annual display is beginning now.
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Environmental Review Of The Village of Cambridge Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The Village of Cambridge is an applicant for funding through the SDWLP to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project includes the rehabilitation of the Village's standby well, replacing the old wood frame pumphouse and installing iron filters, softening equipment, chlorination equipment and fluoridation equipment.