WDNR Weekly News April 27, 2010

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WDNR Weekly News  April 27, 2010

DNR launches tip411 anonymous text program to report violations
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has added a text messaging option to ways the public can report hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational vehicle and environmental violations. DNR is launching tip411, an internet based tool that enables the public to text message an anonymous tip to DNR....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1410

Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 7-10
HORICON - Once again, bird enthusiasts and families will and families will gather at the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area and National Wildlife Refuge near here in Dodge County for the annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival [www.horiconmarshbirdfestival.com] (exit DNR)., May 7-10....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1409

Gypsy moth aerial spraying to start soon
MADISON -- Some Wisconsin residents can expect to see and hear loud, low-flying planes at around sunrise beginning in early May. The planes will be spraying gypsy moth caterpillars, an invasive and destructive pest that feeds on the leaves of many species of trees and shrubs....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1408

New video highlights urban fishing clinics and ponds
MILWAUKEE - Catching fish is a lot easier for young anglers at Wisconsin's more than 60 designated urban waters. These waters are ponds 25 acres or less that are stocked with trout and panfish ...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1407

2010 laboratory of the year awards
MADISON - The City of Waupaca wastewater facility and the Wolf treatment facility, which provides treatment for municipalities in east central Shawano County, have received special recognition for the high quality of the work done by their state registered laboratories...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1406

"Calling All Frogs" course offers chance to learn about Wisconsin frogs!
BABCOCK, Wis. - People interested in learning about Wisconsin's marshland frogs and toads can join herpetologist Dan Nedrelo on a night-time frogging adventure on Saturday evening, May 15 at the Sandhill Wildlife Area...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1405