Wisconsin DNR Weekly News April 6, 2010
Proposed phosphorous standards aimed at reducing algae growth in surface watersMADISON - Public hearings start statewide in mid-April for proposed rules aimed at reducing levels of phosphorus, a key nutrient fueling excessive algae growth on many Wisconsin lakes and other water quality problems on rivers statewide....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=139230th anniversary of two of Wisconsin's worst wildfiresGRANTSBURG, Wis. -- Scars on dead and living trees still remain as do the memories of the people who lost homes or who spent long days fighting two of the most devastating wildfires to ever hit northern Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1391Winners of the 2010 statewide Arbor Day poster and writing contest announcedMADISON - To help foster a greater awareness and knowledge about the natural world among Wisconsin school children, every year the Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry holds two annual statewide Arbor Day contests, a poster contest for fifth graders and a writing contest for fourth graders....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1390Draft master plan for Flambeau River State Forest available for reviewWINTER, Wis. -- Upgrade amenities to an existing campground, additional individual primitive river campsites and small group campsites, and a new small rustic campground are among the improvements being proposed in a draft management plan and environmental analysis for the Flambeau River State Forest....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1389Ten groups to get state river protection awards May 1MADISON -- Ten citizen-led river preservation and protection groups from across Wisconsin will receive awards for their efforts to help protect and manage Wisconsin?s rivers during a May 1 ceremony in Madison....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1388Don't prune oaks April through July to avoid oak wiltMADISON - People who value their oak trees should not prune them from April through July, according to the latest recommendations from state forestry officials....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1387Best bets for fishing, getting "unlost" and finding field trips in the April issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazineMADISON -- Pick up the April issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine to net tips for hot fishing, hints on finding your way when in the outdoors, and links to great field trips ...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1386Proposed Waukesha highway projects may result in incidental taking of rare snakeMADISON -- The expansion of a county highway and construction of a multi-lane roundabout intersection in Waukesha County could result in the incidental taking of a rare gartersnake, under two separate authorizations the Department of Natural Resources is proposing to grant for the projects....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=13852010 Wisconsin boating regulations online and in three languages.MADISON -- With the mild temperatures rapidly melting what ice cover remains on lakes and rivers, Wisconsin boaters should think now to prepare equipment and to refresh their memories about the rules and regulations of the water highways....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1384Friends of Sandhill Open House Day April 24BABCOCK - The public is invited to spend a day exploring the Sandhill Wildlife Area during the Friends of Sandhill Open House Day on Saturday, April 24....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1383Orienteering workshop offered at SandhillBABCOCK, Wis. - People who lack confidence hiking through the woods on their own can help ensure they will find their way back home by signing up for an Orienteering -- Fun with Compass and Map course being offered at the Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center on the weekend of May 1-2....
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