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High Fire Danger Continues
As of May 4, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is Very High across much of the state and DNR burn permits are suspended in 43 counties. Fire risk is increased by ongoing dry vegetation, low humidity, warmer temperatures and breezy conditions, with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
Very High Fire Danger
Since the rainfall on the evening of April 23 and April 24, depending on the rainfall received, some areas of Wisconsin have decreased in fire danger. The fire danger designation is very weather dependent. Remember to check the fire danger and burn permit restrictions before you consider outdoor burning. The fire danger map above is from April 23, 2026.
Zdanovecs on “It’s Your Environment”
WWOA members and National Tree Farmers, Jim & Marlene Zdanovec of Oshkosh, starred in a recent It’s Your Environment YouTube video to share their woodland experiences. https://link.edgepilot.com/s/813509f5/rQC1Ocyd5UWipxzI_m32cw?u=https://youtu.be/IL3y2wWozMs Thank you to the Zdanovecs for mentioning WWOA and our Gift Shop!
Storm Damage at WI State Park & Trail Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports impacted and closed sections of many state park properties across Wisconsin following storms this week. DNR staff will be out assessing damage and clearing downed trees over the next several days. If you see them, please give them space.
Carey Condolences
Carol M. Carey, Campbellsport…age 94, peacefully ended her journey on earth and entered eternal life on January 25, 2026, at home and surrounded by her loving family. Carol grew up on the family farm in the Town of Eden, where she learned the value of hard work. Carol lived a life rooted in faith and devotion to Christ.
2026 Conservation Hall of Fame Inductees
The 2026 WCHF Induction Events will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in the late afternoon and early evening. The events will be held live on a virtual platform and are free and open to the public, and donations are appreciated. To view the inductions, register at the link above.
WDNR & Conservation Congress Spring Hearings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn about and provide input on resource management in the state. An online opportunity for public input will also be available from 6 p.m. on April 13 through 6 p.m. on April 15.
USDA Announces $115.2 Million Investment to Expand Timber Production and Enhance Forest Health in Eight States
(Washington, D.C., March 23, 2026) – At the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator for the Rural Business and Cooperative Service J.R. Claeys announced the U.S.
Call for WWOA Board of Directors Nominations
The WWOA Nomination Committee is looking for you or someone you know to fill three WWOA Board of Director positions that will become vacant at the close of the 2026 Annual Meeting in Rothschild in September. Directors whose terms are expiring are Steven Ahrenholz, Tom Culbert, and Jake Schuh.
Ahlstrom’s Mosinee plant announces closure of two paper machines, pulp mill
Channel 7 out of Wausau is reporting: MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) – Ahlstrom announced Thursday it will close two of its four paper machines and the pulp mill at its Mosinee facility. The pulp mill and one paper machine will cease operations June 30, 2026. A second paper machine will cease operations Sept. 30, 2026. The changes will affect approximately 200 employees. Two hundred employees are expected to stay on staff.