Finishing Work On US 53 Project In Washburn County Set To Start
Work includes restoring disturbed areas, placing permanent pavement markings.
Resurfacing Project On Wis 77 In Hayward East To Start
Work also includes cleaning, lining or repairing culverts, placing pavement markings.
Wisconsin Regionwide Pavement Marking Project To Start
Work includes replacing epoxy paint on sections of highways in 17 counties.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Apr. 26, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Woodcock Dating Game
"I’m not sure what traits woodcocks are looking for in a partner, but I want to hang out with someone who goes looking for woodcocks!"
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Apr. 19, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Appreciating Earthly Gifts
What if we stopped calling trees, water, minerals, fruits, fish, soil, and everything else Natural Resources and started using the term Earthly Gifts?
Road Closure On CTH A At USH 53 For Safety Concerns
Washburn County residents are advised of a significant road closure.
Annual Work Zone Awareness Week Promotes Highway Safety
Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed next week (April 15-19) as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Apr. 12, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Apply Now For The 2024 Wisconsin Elk Season
New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state.
Natural Connections: Finding Snow Fleas
In their damp habitats, springtails are essential members of the community.
Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - Apr. 5, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Washburn County Officials Advise Drivers To Pay Attention, Slow Down This Construction Season
Washburn County Highway Commissioner Brian Danielsen urges people to drive carefully in highway work zones.
Previously Undetected Parasite Discovered In Wild Wisconsin Trout
DNR: Anglers, Please Clean Your Gear.
Protecting Birds From Your Windows
This week's Natural Connections article by Emily Stone.
Natural Connections: A Trend Of Predaceous Diving Beetles
Predaceous diving beetles regularly fly between bodies of water, and these 1.5 inch-long insects have been observed around homes recently.
Natural Connections: A Vocabulary Of Seeing
“Let’s start with the evergreens,” I told the small group who’d showed up for my tree identification program.
Natural Connections: Freezer Burn
This week's featured outdoors column from Emily Stone.
Natural Connections: Bark Eaters
"'Who’s eating my trees?' asked a participant on a hike last week. I’d been wondering the same thing!"
Natural Connections: Frozen Flows
A frozen waterfall on the Kadunce River in Northern Minnesota stands out against the backdrop of ancient bedrock.
Natural Connections: Pine Siskins
Pine siskins put on more fat than many other little birds. They also fluff out their feathers and tuck up their toes to stay warm on frigid days.
Natural Connections: Warm Winter Worries
Short-tailed weasels need snowy winters to match the camouflage of their white fur, and to provide safe, warm hunting grounds.
Wisconsin DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns
By burning in winter, staff take advantage of wet conditions, which reduces the heat and intensity of cattail marsh and barren burns.