MADISON, Wis. - With over 90,000 dams across the country - including 3,900 in Wisconsin alone - dams are an essential part of the infrastructure in the United States. May 31 is National Day Safety Awareness Day, established to recognize the importance of maintaining safe dams. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Dam Safety Team provides technical assistance to … [Read more...] about National Dam Safety Awareness Day Is May 31
Outdoors
DATCP to Aerial Spray for Gypsy Moth in 18 Counties
MADISON – Starting in May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will spray for gypsy moth in 18 western Wisconsin counties. Residents in the affected areas listed below can expect loud, low-flying, small, yellow planes as early as 5 a.m. “Aerial spraying is the most efficient and effective treatment method to help slow the spread and … [Read more...] about DATCP to Aerial Spray for Gypsy Moth in 18 Counties
Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Reopen Several State Parks and Forests with Special Conditions
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to re-open several state parks, forests, and recreational areas originally closed due to unprecedented crowds and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health.The DNR will reopen 34 state parks and forests on May 1, 2020 under special conditions to help minimize overcrowding, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Reopen Several State Parks and Forests with Special Conditions
Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to close several state parks to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites. Due to unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health and safety and help flatten the curve, the following Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Recreational … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
Monroe Parks Open; Playgrounds are Closed
The Monroe Parks Department is reminding the public that the outdoors are open; however, the playgrounds are closed. Outdoor spaces are critical to the mental and physical health of community members. The City's parks and trails are still open for your enjoyment, except for the use of playgrounds. Use of playgrounds are prohibited. All City of Monroe play structires are … [Read more...] about Monroe Parks Open; Playgrounds are Closed