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DNR Names Blanchardville Resident Heidi Hankley State Natural Area Steward Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Blanchardville resident Heidi Hankley as the 2022 State Natural Areas Volunteer Steward of the Year for her contributions to York Prairie State Natural Area.
DNR Crayfish Case Nets First Criminal Convictions Under Wis. Invasive Species Law
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the first-ever criminal convictions under the state’s invasive species law, Chapter NR 40, related to the importation of live red swamp crayfish.
DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Cross Plains Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Cross Plains is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains and sanitary sewers along a portion of West Brewery Road in the village of Cross Plains.
ATV/UTV Riders: Wear Your Helmet!
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders and passengers to wear their helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall.
Reminder: Get Your Sturgeon License By Oct. 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds those interested in sturgeon spearing that they have until Oct. 31, 2022, to purchase a license for the 2023 Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season. The season opens Feb. 11, 2023, for Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes of Butte des Morts, Winneconne and Poygan.
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