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New bacteria species discovered that causes Lyme disease
Feb 9, 2016
The Centers for Disease Control with the Mayo Clinic and health officials from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota found recently that the bacteria Borrelia mayonii can also cause Lyme disease, as well as the previously known Borrelia burgdorferi. The newly discovered bacteria causes the usual initial symptoms of Lyme, as well as nausea and vomiting. It also does not present with the typical bulls-eye rash of B.
UWFWS Publishes Northern Long-Eared Bat Protections under Threatened Species 4(d) Rule
Jan 19, 2016
On January 14, 2016 the US Fish and Wildlife Service published the final 4(d) rule for the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) which was listed as a Threatened species in 2015. The NLEB is found in Wisconsin and may affect how you manage your woodlands. Learn more at the USFWS or the Wisconsin DNR website pages on the NLEB.