Wisconsin DNR Weekly News, December 8, 2009
Shoreland management rules updated to better protect lakes, rivers MADISON - More than forty years after they were first adopted, state shoreland development rules have been updated to better protect Wisconsin's lakes and rivers....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1291Snowmobile trail openings decided on a local level MADISON - With a winter storm bearing down on Wisconsin this week tempting snowmobilers, state recreational specialists are urge snowmobilers to get their sleds ready, but to put on the brakes until trails are ready and open....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1290Ice fishing season around the corner MADISON - Ice auger? Check. Tip ups? Check. Ice? There's the rub. The calendar says "December," the snow is starting to fall, but ice is still in short supply in Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1289Top 10 ice safety tips for 2010 MADISON -Hard water fishing will soon be here and state recreation safety wardens offer their top 10 safety tips to make sure the first trip of the season isn't the last....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1288'Water guards" will be working ice fishing season to help prevent spread of deadly fish disease MADISON - Wisconsin's "Water Guards," will be working the hard water season to help ensure that anglers know about and are following rules to prevent the spread of VHS fish disease and aquatic invasive species....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1287Public hearings start this week on proposed groundwater standards MADISON - Proposals to add groundwater standards for 15 new contaminants and to revise standards for 15 others are the topic of public hearings starting next week across Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1286Recycling, waste reduction tips for making the holiday season more 'green' MADISON - The holiday season is a time of giving and sharing with family and friends, and state environmental officials say people can enjoy these traditions while still taking steps to reduce waste, save money and be creative to make the holidays more ?green.? ...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1285ATV Tire and width restrictions change MADISON - A recently enacted state law changes the tire and width restrictions for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) operating in Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1284Dec. 30 deadline for Urban Forestry Council award nominations MADISON - The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council is seeking the names of individuals (including elected officials), organizations, businesses, communities, and tribes whose efforts to nurture and protect the state?s community forest resources are worthy of recognition....
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