Facilities and Lands
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Root River Steelhead Facility OPEN HOUSE
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Join us for an open house at the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine, where we collect eggs from trout and salmon to produce the next generation of fish to test Lake Michigan anglers.
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Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility Open House
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During the open house at Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee, visitors can watch salmon egg collection demonstrations, enjoy fishing displays, take a guided tour of the facility and adopt a sturgeon for river release.
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DNR Announces Temporary Closure Of Horicon Marsh Education And Visitor Center
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center at N7725 Hwy 28 in Dodge County is closed for the immediate future due to a boiler malfunction.
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Public Access Lands Atlas Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase.
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DNR Acquires Over 1,800 Acres For Future Wildlife Habitat And Recreation In Jefferson County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres adjacent to Princes Point Wildlife Area in Jefferson County. The addition nearly doubles the size of the state property, located about 3 miles northeast of Whitewater.
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Wisconsin Waterways Commission Funding Meeting
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve requests for financial aid for the recreational boating facilities grant program.
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Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area
The Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area is located in west central Oneida County and includes 73 miles of shoreline (95% of which is undeveloped), 106 islands and seven boat landings. The Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan [PDF] was…
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Brule River State Forest Master Plan Variance Now Available For Public Review And Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the Brule River State Forest Master Plan Variance. The proposed variance would allow additional barrens habitat management in the Mott's Ravine Native Community Management Area at Brule River State Forest.
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Wisconsin Trails Network Plan Update
Enjoying the Sugar River State Trail. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Bike Federation.
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Western Coulees and Ridges
The department is initiating a regional master planning process for the Western Coulees and Ridges Ecological Landscape which includes most or all of Buffalo, Crawford, Dunn, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau and…