WDNR Weekly News Update 3.23.10

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WDNR Weekly News Update 3.23.10
   
2010 Wisconsin Fishing Report offers latest fishing forecasts, tips for success
MADISON - Time to start planning that first fishing trip for the coming inland fishing season. The 2010 Wisconsin Fishing Report is now available online and is loaded with fishing forecasts from waters across the state, helping anglers find the kind of fishing experience they most enjoy....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1373

Workshops help adults pass on fishing to a new generation
MILWAUKEE - Adults who love to fish or care about Wisconsin lakes and streams can help pass on a favorite Wisconsin tradition to a new generation by attending a workshop April 6 in Milwaukee or by requesting that a workshop be held in their area....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1372

Public hearings begin on livestock operations water protection permit changes
MADISON - Public hearings on a proposal to issue standardized water protection permits known as "general permits" instead of individual permits for some large-scale livestock operations begin this and continue through April 13...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1371

Advisory group forms to address hazardous air emissions from agricultural waste
MADISON - An advisory group representing the farm industry, environmental groups, and health scientists will hold its first public meeting to discuss best management practices to help livestock operators reduce hazardous air emissions from agricultural waste....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1370

"Protecting the St. Croix basin" conference April 8
SPOONER, Wis. -- Plans on how to attain a 100-ton phosphorus reduction in Lake St. Croix will be the focus of the 11th annual "Protecting the St. Croix Basin" conference, which will be held Thursday, April 8, at the University Center in River Falls....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1369

Habitat restoration work along the Sugar River may result in loss of rare turtle and frog
MADISON ? A project to restore habitat along the Sugar River could result in the incidental taking of rare turtle and frog species under a Incidental Take authorization the Department of Natural Resources is proposing to grant for the project....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1368