Yearly Archives: 2015
Water level behind the East Troy Dam will be drawn down for dam inspection...
The water level behind the East Troy Dam on Honey Creek in the village of East Troy in Walworth County, will be lowered in order to inspect the dam and conduct a stream study for the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System wastewater permit, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
City of Viroqua requests approval of wastewater treatment plant improvements
The treatment plant was constructed in 1977-78, and most of the equipment is in need of replacement or rehabilitation. In addition, downstream from the treatment plant outfall is karst topography, consisting of crevices in the streambed through which streamflow rapidly infiltrates and reaches the groundwater.
Draft revised Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area master plan continues to emphasize balance
Management of the approximately 25,000 -acre Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area in Oneida County will continue to emphasize a balance among public motorized access, scenic resources, timber production, and recreation, under proposed revisions to the property plan currently open for public comment.
Stillwater Lift Bridge Conversion Project may result in the incidental take of a rare...
The conversion of the Stillwater Lift Bridge to a pedestrian and bicycle bridge may result in the "incidental taking" of a mussel listed as a state endangered species under an authorization the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.
WHEDA Foundation Awards $500,000 in 2015 Housing Grants
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has announced that the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. is awarding $500,000 in housing grants to 28 special?needs housing providers throughout the state. These grants, awarded during WHEDA’s annual Housing Grant Program competition, help housing providers build new facilities or make improvements to their existing facilities.
Village of Randolph seeks approval for wastewater treatment plant improvements, public comments welcomed
The village of Randolph has requested approval from the Department of Natural Resources for construction of improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. The treatment plant was constructed in 1983 and although the plant has sufficient capacity to serve the village for the next 20 years, much of the equipment is in need of replacement or rehabilitation.
Public open house to review alternatives August 31
The public has an opportunity at an upcoming public open house to review and comment on master plan alternatives for the Mukwonago River Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and Lulu Lake State Natural Area
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Major Legislation to Boost Wisconsin’s Waterfront Communities
Comprehensive effort would support local efforts to revive waterfronts along the Great Lakes, oceans, rivers and lakes to promote economic, ecosystem and community resiliency
Draft master plan for nine DNR properties within Northern Kettle Moraine Region Wildlife, Fishery...
The draft master plan for nine wildlife, fishery and natural area properties located within the Northern Kettle Moraine Region Wildlife, Fishery and Natural Area Planning Group will be presented to the Natural Resources Board for consideration and approval at its Aug. 12 meeting in Horicon, Wis
Rep. Goyke Votes to Invest in Milwaukee’s Future
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement after today’s vote in the Assembly to approve the Milwaukee Bucks arena proposal. I am proud of my vote to support the Milwaukee Bucks arena proposal today in the State Assembly. I heard from a number of constituents on this issue and would like to thank them for their engagement.
