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Residents of northwestern Wisconsin report increasing problems with bear hunters and hounds
High-tech hunters harass and trespass.
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Minnesota lawmakers ask DNR to reconsider ‘rough fish’
Agency would assess status of species that have long been neglected and possibly propose new limits if legislation passes.
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Wisconsin law would limit local control of large factory farms
Legislators seek to give state agency the power to decide where new livestock facilities are located.
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Second western Wisconsin county pauses factory farm proposals
Polk County enacts six-month moratorium on hog CAFOs while studying threats and possible protections.
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Five St. Croix River sites in Minnesota renamed to honor Walter Mondale
Ceremony at William O’Brien State Park celebrates initiative to honor the statesman on the banks of the river he helped protect.
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Minnesota legislators want to rename Interstate Park for river protector Walter Mondale
Bipartisan bill introduced to honor Wild & Scenic Rivers Act champion by putting his name on the popular Taylors Falls park.
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Senator schedules community meeting about clean water in Afton
Sen. Karla Bigham from Cottage Grove invites the public to discuss environmental issues on Sept 12.
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William O’Brien State Park wants to welcome people of all abilities
DNR seeks funding to provide a whole weekend worth of fun for wheelchair users and others at the popular park on the St. Croix River.
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Federal policy change lets companies kill birds — as long as it’s not on purpose
Interior Department’s new interpretation of the law removes penalties for accidental bird deaths.