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Groups petition Forest Service to suspend logging project in northeastern Wisconsin

October 2, 2023 - 3:30pm

More than two dozen environmental and conservation groups are asking the U.S. Forest Service to suspend a northeastern Wisconsin project that would log trees they say are crucial for fighting climate change.

Spotted lanternflies detected in 2 of Wisconsin's neighboring states

October 2, 2023 - 5:30am

The spotted lanternfly was detected in Illinois last Tuesday. It is one of the fastest-moving invasive insects in the U.S.

Environmental groups accuse GOP lawmakers of politicizing board that sets policy for the DNR

September 29, 2023 - 1:20pm

Environmental groups are accusing Republican lawmakers of politicizing the policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources after a State Senate committee rejected four appointees by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for 4 DNR policy board appointees

September 29, 2023 - 8:10am

Republicans who control the state Senate’s sporting heritage committee voted Thursday against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to the DNR policy board.

Despite concerns, Natural Resources Board approves changes that seek to protect waterways

September 28, 2023 - 4:25pm

The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin DNR unanimously approved changes Wednesday to a policy that aims to protect the health of waterways despite concerns from industry and municipal groups.

There's a good reason yellow jackets are hanging around you

September 28, 2023 - 12:55pm

PJ Liesch from the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab joined WPR's "The Larry Meiller Show" to talk about yellow jacket behavior, their life cycles and the proper timing and techniques to treat a nest.

Ojibwe tribes in Wisconsin celebrate 40th anniversary of landmark decision on treaty rights

September 28, 2023 - 11:05am

Northern Wisconsin tribes and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission celebrated the 40th anniversary of a court decision that upheld their treaty rights to hunt, fish and gather outside their reservations.

Madison Audubon becomes Badgerland Bird Alliance

September 27, 2023 - 5:45pm

It is one of many local affiliated chapters of the National Audubon Society that rebranded itself over concerns about namesake John James Audubon's history.

Report: Visitors spent $66M at Wisconsin national park sites last year

September 27, 2023 - 5:30am

Nearly 672,000 people visited national sites in Wisconsin last year, spending roughly $66 million and supporting around 1,000 jobs.

Dog lifeguards? Midwest club trains Newfoundlands for water rescues

September 25, 2023 - 2:15pm

A Newfoundland dog club covering most of Wisconsin tested the water rescue skills of its dog trainees over the weekend.

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Groups petition Forest Service to suspend logging project in northeastern Wisconsin

Spotted lanternflies detected in 2 of Wisconsin's neighboring states

Environmental groups accuse GOP lawmakers of politicizing board that sets policy for the DNR

Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for 4 DNR policy board appointees

Despite concerns, Natural Resources Board approves changes that seek to protect waterways

There's a good reason yellow jackets are hanging around you

Ojibwe tribes in Wisconsin celebrate 40th anniversary of landmark decision on treaty rights

Madison Audubon becomes Badgerland Bird Alliance

Report: Visitors spent $66M at Wisconsin national park sites last year

Dog lifeguards? Midwest club trains Newfoundlands for water rescues

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