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DNR Updates Information On Proposed Aquatic Plant Management Rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Program has completed its final edits to the proposed administrative rule chapter NR 107, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the chemical, mechanical and manual management of aquatic plants. A public hearing was held Feb. 22, and a public comment period concluded on March 1.
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Gov. Tony Evers Proclaims June Invasives Species Action Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June as Invasive Species Action Month to encourage Wisconsinites to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species that harm Wisconsin’s native wildlife, wetlands, forests, prairies, lakes and rivers.
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DNR Announces Spongy Moth Aerial Spraying At Two State Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the department will be spraying areas of Devil’s Lake State Park and the Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit by plane to combat spongy moth* (formerly known as gypsy moth) populations between mid-May and early June.
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Platteville Wholesale Fish Dealer Convicted In Wisconsin’s First-Ever Invasive Carp Case
A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville was convicted of illegally selling invasive carp, Wisconsin’s most prominent and highly destructive invasive species.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council
In 2002, state agencies joined with private partners to form the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council as directed by s. 23.22, Wisconsin Statutes.Council DutiesThe council makes recommendations to the department regarding the following:a system for…
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DNR Urges Ice Anglers To Protect Waterways From Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when ice fishing this winter.
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DNR And Multiple Agencies Continue Invasive Carp Removal Efforts In Mississippi River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with neighboring state and federal agencies will take further action to reduce the number of invasive carp in the Mississippi River.
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Help Remove Gypsy Moth Egg Masses This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public for help this fall by looking for and disposing of egg masses produced by adult gypsy moths during the summer.
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eDNA From Invasive Carp Identified In Milwaukee River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it would conduct targeted invasive carp sampling in the Milwaukee River with assistance from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) during the week of Oct. 4, 2021, after detecting invasive carp environmental DNA (eDNA).
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Successful Landing Blitz Helps Prevent Spread Of Invasive Species In Wisconsin Waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Boats, Clean Waters’ efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during the Fourth of the July, one of the busiest boating weekends of the summer.