Emerald Ash Borer Now Confirmed In All 72 Wisconsin Counties
DNR confirms the detection of emerald ash borer in Burnett County, which means the pest has now been confirmed in all 72 of Wisconsin’s counties.
Natural Connections: Common Butterwort
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Beware Of Blue-Green Algae
If you plan to be near the water this summer (and most of us do!), watch for blue-green algae.
Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - July 19, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Polk County Seeks Public Input To Update Outdoor Recreation Plan
Polk County is currently in the process of updating its Outdoor Recreation Plan.
Natural Connections: Spilled Pennies
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Natural Connections: Avian Anglers
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse Survey Shows An Increase In Drumming Grouse From 2023
A 60% increase in drumming in the Northern priority area.
Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - July 5, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: River Of Life
Yellow iris has a long history in this country, but can also be invasive and alter wetland habitats.
Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 28, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Finding The Lady’s Slipper
'Since the fungi, forest community, and pollination have to coalesce perfectly for an orchid to bloom, we felt lucky to be in the right place at the right time.'
Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 21, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: Old Turtle
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Project Sealing Bridge Decks, Columns On US 53 To Start
Moving operations to start in Eau Claire and continue north to Superior.
Northbound US 53 Exit And Entrance Ramps To Close At US 63
Temporary closures result of pavement replacement project on US 53.
Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 14, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: A New Coralroot
The exquisite flowers of striped coralroot derive all of their energy from trees, through a fungal conduit.
Ramp From WIS 70 To Southbound US 53 To Close Temporarily
Ramps on east side of interchange expected to reopen early next week.
Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 7, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Natural Connections: 'Flowers From Stone To Sand'
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - May 31, 2024
Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
Wisconsin DNR Seeking Landowners To Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities
Deadline To Apply Is July 1.
Natural Connections: A Festival Of Birds And Nature
'Already, the world feels filled to the brim with colorful new life.'
