Outdoor Recreation
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Think Smart Before You Start: Life Jackets Required For Standup Paddleboarders
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that standup paddleboarders in Wisconsin are required to have wearable life jackets of the appropriate sizes for each on board. Those age 12 and younger must wear their life jackets while paddling on federally managed waters.
- Hearing/Meeting
State Trails Council quarterly meeting
The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin.
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Join Us For The North Mendota Trail Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Dane County Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, celebrating the opening of a new shared-use trail connection through Governor Nelson State Park.
- Hearing/Meeting
Non-motorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC) quarterly meeting
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Transportation on all matters…
- Hearing/Meeting
Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
The main focus of this meeting is to review grant cost increase requests and emergency storm damage requests.
- Hearing/Meeting
Governor’s Snowmobile Recreation Council Meeting
The Council will hold a brief Zoom meeting to review cost increase requests to existing grant projects.
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DNR’s Go Wild Customer Dashboard Receives Two Awards For Digital Excellence
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the agency received two digital excellence awards for its Go Wild Redesigned Customer Dashboard.
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Join Us For Free Fun Weekend June 4-5
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 10th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 4-5, 2022. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
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DNR Wardens To Ride Military Ridge State Trail And Other Trails Memorial Day Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens and DNR park staff will be finding their adventure along with the public on the Military Ridge State Trail and other popular state trails this Memorial Day weekend.
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DNR Hosting Free Fun Weekend June 4-5
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join us for the 10th annual Free Fun Weekend, June 4-5, 2022. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.