A hunter reported that he harvested a large animal in Calhoun County in January during a legal coyote hunt, but genetic testing by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources revealed the animal to be a gray wolf. This photo is provided only as an example a grey wolf. Due to the ongoing investigation, the DNR […]
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Minnesota DNR seeks input on updates to pheasant and waterfowl plans
Apr. 2—Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for feedback on pheasant and duck management which will inform updates to the state’s duck and pheasant action plans. Leslie McInenly, DNR wildlife populations and regulations manager said the process is starting with outreach to tribal nations, conservation organizations, and […]
Adrian seeks Michigan DNR Recreation Passport grant for Heritage Park improvements
ADRIAN — With support from the Adrian City Commission, Adrian’s Parks and Recreation Department submitted a Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Recreation Passport grant March 18 for the construction of bathrooms and shaded areas at the Heritage Park pickleball courts and the renovation of the Heritage Park softball pavilion bathrooms. If the city is […]
Weather Service, DNR warns of extreme fire risk in 41 Minnesota counties
Dozens of central and southern Minnesota counties are at higher risk of fire this weekend due to windy and dry conditions. According to a National Weather Service warning issued Saturday, 41 counties in Minnesota are under a red flag warning for extreme fire risk. Because weather conditions are dry with low humidity and strong winds, […]
What to know if visiting a DNR property for eclipse
Mar. 15—Much of Indiana will be in the zone of totality for the total solar eclipse on April 8, including 54 properties managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that will provide an excellent vantage point for viewing the once-in-a-lifetime event. Some tips: —Arrive early and stay put. Entrance gates (where they exist) open […]
DNR asks Wisconsin residents to hold off on burning brush due to fire risk
MADISON – A high risk of wildfire exists today and Wednesday, the state Department of Natural Resources advised while urging residents to avoid burning leaves or brush. Dry conditions over the winter, recent warm temperatures and low humidity plus breezy conditions create conditions conducive to wildfires, the DNR said. “On windy, dry days, embers from […]
Samish Indian Nation’s DNR Clean Up Efforts of Water and Shoreline Surpass One-million Pounds of Debris
The Samish Indian Nation announced its Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has passed the one-million pounds of debris in its efforts to clean up the waters and shoreline of Skagit County, Island County, Whatcom County and the San Juan Islands. The tribe said earlier this week 1,095,534 pounds of man-made toxins and objects, including creosote-treated […]
Iowa DNR seeks public assistance after fire damages state’s largest sycamore tree
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking assistance from the public after the largest sycamore tree in Iowa was mysteriously set ablaze Sunday. The tree resides at Geode State Park, near the southeastern portion of the state. Staff were alerted to the fire by a visitor, according to a news release from the Iowa […]
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A new model for affordable housing? DNR, nonprofit have a plan for Lacey area
The question of how to produce more affordable housing is a tricky one as the cost to build and purchase a home remains high in Western Washington. In Thurston County, the median price for a single-family home is around $500,000. If you want to make a 20% down payment on that $500,000 home — typically […]
DNR hosting summertime forestry school for Indiana teachers. Here’s how to apply.
Indiana educators are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Natural Resources Teacher Institute on June 24-28 at the Forestry Training Center at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.Hosted by the Indiana DNR Division of Forestry and Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension, the week-long, immersive professional development program will provide educators with the knowledge, skills and tools […]
Judge denies DNR motion over Swallow Falls bridge court action
Jan. 24—OAKLAND — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot stop opponents of the Swallow Falls bridge replacement plan from making their case in court. Garrett County Circuit Court visiting Judge W. Timothy Finan made that ruling Monday when he denied DNR’s motion to dismiss a petition that involves the state-protected Youghiogheny River corridor. The […]