WI: Public Lands/Wilderness
Wisconsin Does Well in Park Rankings
Two of Wisconsin's largest cities land in the top twenty in a new ranking for parks. The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has issued its annual …
Study: Wolf Packs Suffer Greatly When One Dies by Human Action
Wolf packs lose their ability to thrive when one of their members dies as a result of human activity, according to a new study that comes amid calls …
Public Comments Urged for WI Wolf Management Plan
Wisconsin residents have one month left to comment on a new wolf management plan for the state and conservation groups encourage people to express the…
WI Wildlife Advocate: Bear Hounding, Baiting Unethical
Over the next several weeks, Wisconsin's bear hunters will be training their hounds on free-roaming black bears in preparation for this fall's bear-…
Line 5 Drilling Method Raises Environmental Concerns
Enbridge's plan to relocate a portion of its Line 5 pipeline in northern Wisconsin could involve a drilling method even the company admits will like…
Experts Propose New Methods for Managing WI Wildlife
A federal judge has restored endangered species protections to gray wolves across much of the Lower 48, including Wisconsin. While conservation …
Report: Lake Michigan Getting Saltier
The Great Lakes hold about one-fifth of the Earth's fresh water, but a new report indicates they're getting saltier - and says that's reason for …
WI Tribes Raise New Concerns Over Enbridge 'Line 5' Reroute
Wisconsin tribal organizations are raising new concerns about a proposed reroute of Enbridge's Line 5 oil pipeline. The Great Lakes Indian Fish and …
Public Can Weigh In on WI Efforts to Tackle Chronic Wasting Disease
MADISON, Wis. - The Department of Natural Resources wants Wisconsinites to weigh in on its efforts to address chronic wasting disease. The always-…
WI Group: Multiple Ways to Weigh In On Wolf Hunt
MADISON, Wis. - This week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began gathering public input on a new gray wolf management plan following …
Calls Amplify for WI to Renew Outdoors Stewardship Funding
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. -- Wisconsin residents have shown a renewed interest in outdoor activities during the pandemic, but conservation groups and …
Flood Concerns at Center of WI Climate Report
MADISON, Wis. -- Reducing the threat of historic floods in Wisconsin is being touted as a key benefit of this month's report from the Governor's Task …