Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public information meeting on a proposal to formally designate Round Lake in Murray County as a wildlife lake. The meeting will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 7, at Murray … Continue reading →

News Release Published: April 27, 2009 by the South Central Region Contact(s): Susan Foote Martin, Conservation Biologist, Madison: 608-266-0545 HORICON – Binoculars…..check. The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail project will be celebrating its completion as part of the three-day … Continue reading →

BARNES, Wis. – Carol LeBreck and other property owners along Bony Lake in Bayfield County decided they needed to turn back the clock if future generations were to enjoy the lake’s clean water and wildlife as they have. “We realized … Continue reading →

Contact: Kathy Kavanagh 734-475-3170 Agency: Natural Resources April 23, 2009 The Eddy Discovery Center at Waterloo State Recreation Area near Chelsea will host its annual Spring Festival on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme … Continue reading →

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said Wednesday, that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved his request for a Section 18 specific exemption for Spartan 4F®, enabling North Dakota flax producers to apply the herbicide to control kochia and … Continue reading →

As Minnesotans saddle up for the spring horseback riding season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds riders to get a Horse Trail Pass before hitting any state-managed trails. Riders without the pass may be subject to fines. Introduced … Continue reading →

News Release Published: April 21, 2009 by the West Central Region Contact(s): Buzz Sorge, DNR water resources specialist, 715-839-3794 cell 715-210-0156 Scott Provost, DNR water resources spec., 715-421-7881 cell 715-460-4089 Phil Fieber, Eau Claire director parks, recreation and forestry, 715-839-5031 … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging people to connect with their favorite tree and the outdoors during May, which is Arbor Month in Minnesota. The celebration of trees begins with Arbor Day on Friday, April 24. As … Continue reading →

News Release Published: April 17, 2009 by the Northern Region Contact(s): Jamie Remme 715.528.4400 ext 109, or Brian Schwingle 715-365-8908 FLORENCE, WI – State foresters are warning people not to prune oak trees for now through July due to the … Continue reading →

Contact Information: Cathy Milbourn, 202-564-4355 / 7849 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov; En español: Lina Younes, 202-564-4355 / younes.lina@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. – April 17, 2009) After a thorough scientific review ordered in 2007 by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Environmental Protection Agency issued … Continue reading →