Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Apr 17, 2024
STATE BUILDING COMMISSION APPROVES GRANTS FOR 29 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT DNR PROPERTIES
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 24 nonprofit organizations for improvement at DNR properties across the state. Governor Evers State Building Commission approved the funding, which includes 29 projects for a total of $373,900 in Stewardship grants, leveraging $392,700 in matching contributions and $4.2 million in total project costs.
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Retired Rick
Apr 17, 2024
STATE BUILDING COMMISSION APPROVES GRANTS FOR 29 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT DNR PROPERTIES
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 24 nonprofit organizations for improvement at DNR properties across the state. Governor Evers State Building Commission approved the funding, which includes 29 projects for a total of $373,900 in Stewardship grants, leveraging $392,700 in matching contributions and $4.2 million in total project costs.
Retired Rick
Apr 16, 2024
LAKE STURGEON SPAWNING SPAWNING SEASON 2024
The 2024 sturgeon spawning season is here! Lake sturgeon have been observed spawning along the Wolf and Fox rivers and spotted in several other locations.
Princeton Dam, Upper Fox River: Sturgeon can be seen actively spawning.
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Retired Rick
Apr 15, 2024
CELEBRATE SPRING STURGEON SPAWN AT WILD ROSE HATCHERY ON MAY 4
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a spring open house at Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Education Center in Wild Rose, Wisconsin from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
This free event will give attendees a chance to celebrate the annual spring sturgeon spawn and learn more about Wisconsins oldest fish species.
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Retired Rick
Apr 12, 2024
2024 SPRING TURKEY SEASON OPENS APRIL 17
The 2024 spring turkey season will run from April 17 through May 28 and includes six, seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following Tuesday.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2024 spring turkey season opens on April 17.
The 2024 spring turkey season will run from April 17 through May 28 and includes six, seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following Tuesday. All seven turkey management zones will be open for hunting.
There are several ways you can pitch in.
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Retired Rick
Apr 12, 2024
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2024 ELK SEASON APPLICATION PERIOD ENDS MAY 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state.
Once widespread, elk were eliminated from Wisconsin in the 1880s due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss.
There are several ways you can pitch in.
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Retired Rick
Apr 9, 2024
VOLUNTEER WITH THE DNR TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE WISCONSIN'S NATURAL RESOURCES
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all Wisconsinites to roll up their sleeves and volunteer this Earth month and every month of the year.
Volunteers are essential to helping the DNR protect and enhance Wisconsin's abundant natural resources. Lend your skills and talents for an hour, a day, a weekend or as much time as you're willing to give.
There are several ways you can pitch in.
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DuWayne Gebken
Jan 9, 2024
Lew Posekany (1916-2004) will be inducted posthumously into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame at 6:30 PM on April 17, 2024. The induction will be carried out using Zoom so anyone can attend. Lew is best known for saving the Namekgon River from being impounded, enabling it and St. Croix River to be included in the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The result of the Supreme Court case on the Namekagon had a profound impact on the public trust in waterways. Lew was also a dedicated protector of trout streams, earning him the coveted Silver Trout Award from Trout Unlimited.
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Retired Rick
Mar 27, 2024
WISCONSIN NRB MEETING APRIL 10
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, originating from public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF2), 101 S. Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7 as listed on the agenda.
The public is encouraged to watch the April board meeting on the DNRs YouTube channel.
The deadline to register for public appearance requests and to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted. In-person public appearances are also welcome.
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Mar 27, 2024
NER RETIREE AND GUEST SPRING LUNCHEON
1951 West (Rock Garden)
1951 Bond St.
Green Bay
Welcome Spring with your Retiree friends at our Spring Luncheon.
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Social in Bar: 11:45 - 12:30
Luncheon in Garden Room: 12:30
Menu:
Wild Berry Chicken Salad $14
Prime Rib Dip Sandwich $15
Broiled Salmon $17
Broasted Chicken 2 piece $12
DNR staff and WCC delegates will be on hand at these open houses to discuss local issues of importance, answer questions from the public and open a dialogue between the public, the DNR and the WCC about areas of interest and concern.
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