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Traveling Michiganders asked to leave firewood at home Tree-killing insects, diseases can be transported on firewood; travelers should purchase wood at destination Tags:  But for those traveling in Michigan, especially those with plans to go camping, environmental experts are urging people to leave the firewood at home. The firewood you have stored in your backyard is likely harboring plenty of insects -- and some of them might pose serious threats to trees and vegetation. The Michigan Departm...

Wisconsin DNR warns of very high fire danger across Wisconsin Jae C. Hong/AP FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, file photo, The Silverado Fire burns along the 241 State Highway in Irvine, Calif. A firefighter who was badly burned while battling the Southern California wildfire last October will be released from the hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) and last updated 2021-05-14 17:36:04-04 The Wisconsin DNR is once again warning of a high risk for wildfires goi...

Police in Savannah help wrangle gator on the loose as it approaches highway Several Savannah Police officers can now add "gator wrestler" to their resume after an incident in the Hostess City. Share Updated: 5:16 PM EDT May 12, 2021 Police in Savannah help wrangle gator on the loose as it approaches highway Several Savannah Police officers can now add "gator wrestler" to their resume after an incident in the Hostess City. Share Updated: 5:16 PM EDT May 12, 2021 Hide Transcript...

Minnesota DNR taking aggressive action on invasive carp The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is taking further action following the capture of 34 silver carp in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wis. during a recent Modified Unified Method operation. Next steps include increased commercial netting operations, tracking tagged carp, and perh...

MDARD, DNR stress biosecurity to help protect Michigan’s rabbits and hares The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources advise Michiganders to be aware of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2), which is a fatal disease for domestic and wild rabbits and hares. While it has not yet been found in Michigan, the high mortality rates seen with this disease could have serious impacts on the state’s wild and domestic rabbits and hares. It is vital fo...

EAST CHICAGO, Ind.. (AP) — A search was resuming Sunday for a man who went missing...

DNR hiring for seasonal workers at Wisconsins largest DNR-managed state park oneidacountywi.com and last updated 2021-04-29 21:15:37-04 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is filling positions in its seasonal workforce at the largest DNR-managed property in the state. The DHR is hiring at the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest spread across three counties near the towns of Woodruff, Minocqua and Boulder Junction. Wages range from $12 - $18.69 per hour, the DNR said in a st...

Providing coverage of Alaska and northern Canadas oil and gas industry State strikes deal with Marathon for RIK One-year contract covers 10,000-15,000 barrels per day of royalty oil to Kenai refinery; will bring more revenue than oil in value Kristen Nelson Petroleum News The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has published a final best interest finding and determination for the sale of Alaska North Slope royalty oil to Marathon Petroleum Supply and Trading Co. The FBIF, dated April 22, sa...

Credit Alan Mbathi / IPB News At a time when more Hoosiers are getting outside, the legislature has made even more budget cuts to Indiana’s underfunded and understaffed environmental agencies. The funding for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for the 2022 and 2023 fiscal years will be about 3 percent lower than the current budget. Even though the Indiana Department of Environmental Management received more money from the states general fund, it will be operating with about 11 percen...

DNR launches investigation into possible intentional poisoning of swans on lake in Waterford "Its a horrible death," said Debbie Carsell who fears that swans that have been found dead at Maceday Lake in Waterford were intentionally poisoned. "They dont deserve that." and last updated 2021-04-26 18:51:32-04 WATERFORD (WXYZ) — "Its a horrible death," said Debbie Carsell who fears that swans that have been found dead at Maceday Lake in Waterford were intentionally poisoned. "They dont deserve...