Weekly News Update
February 27, 2018
Record 12,970 permits awarded for 2018 black bear hunt
MADISON - Notifications have been sent to 12,970 hunters who successfully drew a black bear permit for the 2018 hunting season.
Public comments sought on waterway and wetland general permit for water quality activities
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposed waterway and wetland general permit for certain agricultural water quality conservation activities.
Help native wildlife this tax season with endangered resources tax checkoff
MADISON - Wisconsinites can double the difference they make for rare and native species and natural areas through a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their 2017 Wisconsin income tax form.
Aerial imagery of urban forests gives bird's-eye view of a community's tree canopy
MADISON -- Land cover data from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry program can help communities determine the current state of their urban forest, identify priority areas for tree planting and calculate the ecosystem values of their urban trees.
City tree champions lauded for outstanding community service
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced award recipients honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state.
Incidental take notice for Racine County and Kenosha County
MADISON - A project to reconstruct the I-94 and State Highway 11 Interchange may result in the "incidental taking" of two rare plants under an authorization the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.
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