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What’s Happening In Wisconsin's State Parks, Trails, Forests And Recreation Areas

        DNR Parks And Recreation NewsWhat’s Happening In Wisconsin's State Parks, Trails, Forests And Recreation AreasThe great white trillium is one of several ephemeral varieties blanketing Wisconsin woods each spring. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNRFeatured Activity: Searching For Spring EphemeralsHave you ever witnessed a wide swath of small, brightly colored flowers only to return a month later to find they’ve disappeared? These were likely spring ephemerals, flowers with a short lifespan

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Fight The Bite This May During Lyme Disease Awareness Month Take Preventative Measures And Know The

       Fight The Bite This May During Lyme Disease Awareness MonthTake Preventative Measures And KnowThe Early Signs Of Lyme DiseaseLyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by deer ticks, which can be as small as a poppy seed. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesTick season is here. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) remind the public to Fight the Bite this spring by taking steps to protect

DATCP Sees Rise in Scam Letters Related to Antivirus Subscriptions

  Wisconsin Department ofAgriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionDATCP Sees Rise in Scam Letters Related to Antivirus SubscriptionsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2022Contact: Sam Otterson, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.otterson@wisconsin.gov  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has seen a rise in complaints from Wisconsin consumers receiving fake antivirus letters from scammers. These letters are often received via

DNR Parks And Recreation News

        DNR Parks And Recreation NewsWhat’s Happening In Wisconsin's State Parks, Trails,Forests And Recreation AreasA variety of rare and threatened warblers in Wisconsin. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNRFeatured Activity: BirdingBirds are everywhere, from backyard feeders to forests, lakes, farm fields and more. Identifying birds and their sounds, also known as “birding,” is a great way to make a hike in the woods more interesting or find inspiration to explore a new place.Beyond making

Learn easy-to-use, unique, rapid detection techniques for water and food-borne pathogens.

  Improve safety.  Save money.  Be in control.    June 28-29, 2022University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WisconsinLearn easy-to-use, unique, rapid detection techniques for water and food-borne pathogens.New techniques based on cutting-edge research.Step by step, 100% hands-on lab learning and problem-solving.Bring your food, water, or samples to test. Understand the nature of environmental pathogens & adjust testing schedules accordingly. Cut down on the

USDA Rural Development Webinar & Funding Opportunities

Rural Workforce Innovation Network Virtual Workshop Topic: How to Apply for and Manage Federal GrantsDate: Thursday, April 21 and Thursday, April 28, 2021 | Time: 2:00 p.m. CSTClick here to register Participate in a two-part virtual workshop on how to effectively apply for and manage federal grants. In part one, we will discuss how to prepare and access systems required to applying for federal grants. In part two, we will share tips and guidance on grant applications and how to understand grant

DNR Announces 2022 Wild Turkey, Waterfowl And Pheasant Stamp Design Contest Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 8, 2021Contact: Taylor Finger, DNR Migratory Bird SpecialistTaylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-8841  DNR Announces 2022 Wild Turkey, Waterfowl And Pheasant Stamp Design Contest Winners   Winning artwork for the 2022 pheasant stamp design category by Mark Kanitz of Markesan. / Photo Credit: Mark Kanitz MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2022 Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and Pheasant stamp