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Wisconsin Receives Federal Grant Funding For Boating Infrastructure Updates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced two projects in Wisconsin were awarded U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) funding for renovations at the High Cliff State Park Marina and South Bay Marina.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Second Wild Deer Harvested In Shawano County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in southwestern Shawano County in the town of Germania. The deer was a 4-5-year-old hunter-harvested buck taken during the 2022 archery deer season. This is the second confirmed wild deer CWD-positive case in Shawano County.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting Dec. 14
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the December board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, hearings and donations.
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Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the Bourbon Ridge Development. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
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Peshtigo Shooting Range Expands Hours With Volunteer Help
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced extended hours at the Peshtigo Shooting Range in Marinette County. Due to increased volunteer hours, the shooting range will now be open four days a week, with more hours on Sunday.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 25-26
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the October board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, hearings and donations.
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Groundswell Conservancy Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Groundswell Conservancy has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
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City Of Baraboo Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that the City of Baraboo has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 0.28 acres of land in the City of Baraboo in Sauk County.
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DNR Wins Awards From The Association Of Conservation Information For Agency Podcast And Social Media
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the agency received two awards for digital media from the Association of Conservation Information.
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Jan. 26 NRB Meeting Now Virtual
Due to the current surge in COVID-19, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will now meet virtually for the January board meeting to consider several proposed rules, hearings, management and master plans, land items and donations.