WDNR Weekly News - April 19, 2011

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WDNR Weekly News - April 19, 2011

Longtime DNR manager named to lead agency's Water Division
MADISON - A 32-year veteran of the Department of Natural Resources has been appointed to lead the agency's Water Division staff, who work to provide safe drinking water, keep lakes, rivers, and ... Read Full Article
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Public tree planting ceremony at State Capitol April 29 Arbor Day
'Tree Cheer's with Bucky Badger and Smokey Bear MADISON - Bucky Badger, Smokey Bear, Alice in Dairyland, and other dignitaries will join 66 fourth and fifth grade students from Charles ... Read Full Article
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With spring wildfire season underway, burning permits needed and easier to get
April 17-23 Wildfire Prevention Week in Wisconsin MADISON - Wisconsin residents are beginning spring cleanup around their yards and with peak wildfire season underway, it's more important than ... Read Full Article
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Bears emerging from dens; take steps to avoid nuisance problems
MADISON - As winter melts into spring and black bears start emerging from their dens, homeowners statewide are encouraged to take precautions to reduce the potential for problems with these hungry ... Read Full Article
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Report black bear and bobcat sightings
MADISON - People can help state wildlife officials monitor and document the expanding distribution of black bears and bobcats in the state by reporting observations through an online reporting ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=271#art5

Lake Michigan Water Trail draft plan topic of two open houses
MADISON -- The public is invited to share their comments on a proposed 450-mile water trail along the Lake Michigan shoreline during an open house April 28 in Milwaukee and another one May 3 in ... Read Full Article
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Catchable size trout delivered to dozens of waters statewide
MADISON - Catchable size trout are being delivered to dozens of waters before the May 7 opening day of the regular inland season to provide trout fishing where it wouldn't otherwise exist. The ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=271#art7

Garbage to Gardens: Compost Grows poster contest winner announced
Get Started on Your Own Compost Pile Today MADISON - A Cedarburg High School junior submitted the winning design for a new poster contest aimed at encouraging people to compost biodegradable ... Read Full Article
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Frog calling and identification adventure set at Sandhill
BABCOCK, Wis. - People who want to learn more about Wisconsin's marshland frogs and toads can join herpetologist Dan Nedrelo on a night-time adventure finding frogs at Sandhill Wildlife Area, ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=271#art9

Awards recognize urban and community forest friends
MADISON - A Madison College instructor, retired city forester, community foundation, utility, four governmental entities, Forest County Potawatomi Tribe, three businesses and a Madison ... Read Full Article
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