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The 750-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County is now 100% contained. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 750-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County is now 100% contained as of midnight. The fire broke out at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 17.

MFL bill to open land for Vehicles Dead for Now, could resurface?

DATCP to Host Public Meetings on 2025 Spongy Moth Treatment Plans Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection DATCP to Host Public Meetings on 2025 Spongy Moth Treatment Plans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2025 Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting public comment on its planned 2025 spongy moth aerial treatment plans.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 14, 2025 Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov DNR Reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Merganser Collected From Milwaukee County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that laboratory tests have identified the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in a wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County last week. Testing was completed at the U.S.

Oshkosh Woodland Owner Conference will still be held and they are working on providing a Zoom option which will be sent out via email to registrants later today. Wausau Woodland Owner Conference will still be held. If you registered for the in person option and want to switch to Zoom, please send an email to wwoa@uwsp.edu no later than Friday, February 7 at 9 pm. We are unable to fulfill requests after this time.

Invasive Species Action Award Nominations Due Feb. 16 Home  |   Donate  |  Contact Don’t “forget” to submit your nominations for the 21st annual Invasive Species Action Awards. (Forget-me-not is an invasive species that escapes from landscaping and can spread to nearby forests and natural areas, out-competing a diverse range of native plants!) / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Reminder: Invasive Species Action Award Nominations Due Feb.

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the start of a public comment period for a draft rule that would rework portions of the state’s deer management unit  boundaries. The public comment period runs until Jan. 10.

Exciting Funding Opportunity for Forest Landowners in Wisconsin Exciting Funding Opportunity for Forest Landowners in Wisconsin The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin, is thrilled to announce a rare funding opportunity for forest landowners. The historic amount of funding received through the Inflation Reduction Act will be used to meet producer demand for oversubscribed programs, maximize climate benefits and help landowners address their natural resource challenges.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $50 Million for Rural Road Improvements to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers and Producers, Agriculture Industries Investments secured in recent biennial budget to support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties GREENFIELD — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $50 million in state investments to help support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties.

Become A Community Scientist By Surveying Wildlife For The Wisconsin DNR Help the Wisconsin DNR monitor deer and game birds across the state. / Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state residents can become community scientists by participating in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Brood Survey, which start statewide on Aug. 1.