Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - April 7, 2009

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - April 7, 2009

Up to 70 waters to be tested for VHS fish disease: 2008 results good but expansion in Lake Michigan concerning
Downloadable audio files featuring Wisconsin Fisheries Director Mike Staggs discussing VHS fish disease are available on the "VHS" tab of the Fishing Media Kit. MADISON - Three years after VHS ... Read Full Article
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Arbor Day statewide contest winners announced: Important dates for the environment and the biography of place
MADISON - Every April, Wisconsin celebrates two important dates for the environment: Arbor Day, which is always the last Friday of the month, April 24 this year, and Earth Day, celebrated April .... Read Full Article
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Now a good time to test private well water, particularly in flooded areas
MADISON - Flooding in some parts of southern Wisconsin is adding urgency to water officials' annual reminder that now is a good time for private well owners to test their water to make sure it's ... Read Full Article
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Spring wildfire season getting underway in Wisconsin
MADISON - After what felt like an endless winter, state forestry officials are cautioning people to not let a little rainfall lull them into complacency when it comes to being prepared for ... Read Full Article
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Prepare now - gypsy moth will return soon
MADISON - With the approach of warmer weather, state forestry officials are urging homeowners to begin preparing to battle gypsy moths. In late April and early May, a new generation of gypsy moth ... Read Full Article
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Don't prune oaks April through July to avoid oak wilt
MADISON - People who value their oak trees should not prune them from April thr ough July, according to the latest recommendations from state forestry officials. Spring and early-summer pruning ... Read Full Article
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Compost this spring to enrich your yard and garden
MADISON - Spring weather gets people out to start cleaning up yards and gardens, which is an excellent opportunity for those who don't already compost yard waste to start composting. For the many ... Read Full Article
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Orienteering workshop offered
BABCOCK - People who lack confidence hiking through the woods on their own because they are unsure that they will find their way back home can sign up for an "Orienteering - Fun with Compass and ... Read Full Article
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