Outdoors

Wisconsin spring waterfowl survey shows good breeding numbers

[ad_1] Madison — Wisconsin’s spring waterfowl population surveys show stable to increased numbers of breeding pairs, as well as relatively good wetland conditions that should result in increased production this year across most of the state. Taylor Finger, DNR migratory bird ecologist, said that while fewer numbers of birds were …

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Blue-green algae bloom season is here – Weekly News

[ad_1] Contact(s): Gina LaLiberte, DNR statewide blue-green algae coordinator [email protected]; 608-221-5377 OR, the Department of Health Services Media Line, 608-266-1683. Webinar about the health risks to be held July 16 MADISON — Heavy rains and high temperature are fueling the growth of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, in water …

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Wisconsin’s Great Waters Photo Contest 2018 winners announced – Weekly News

[ad_1] Contact(s): Susan Tesarik, DNR Office of Great Waters water specialist, [email protected], 608-267-0555. MADISON – Nine photographers earned top honors for their entries in the Department of Natural Resources’ tenth annual “Wisconsin’s Great Waters” photography contest. “Dawn at Cave Point”Photo credit: Michael Knapstein Their photos will be featured in the… …

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