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Give Turtles a Brake This Nesting Season

Give Turtles a Brake This Nesting Season

Cars move a lot faster than turtles, which is why it's a very important time of year to be vigilant when driving and slow down on area roadways, especially near water. The state's 11 species of turtles make their way out of waterways to lay eggs

Anglers Can Prevent Spread of AIS

Anglers Can Prevent Spread of AIS

With summer upon us and fishing season in full swing, anglers of all types are reminded to do their part to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) by draining water from their boats and equipment this summer. The first full weekend of June not only is celebrated

Rare Whooping Crane Spotted During Annual Count

Rare Whooping Crane Spotted During Annual Count

Volunteers in Vilas and Oneida counties turned out for the 49th annual Midwest Crane Count earlier this spring, yielding a nice, respectable sampling of sandhill cranes across Oneida County, said local crane count organizer Bob Dall. Thirty-nine volunteers took part on a calm but chilly morning in mid-April to gather

Endangered Species Act Under Attack: Public Comments Open Til May 19

Endangered Species Act Under Attack: Public Comments Open Til May 19

Public comments are open until May 19 on a rule proposed by the Trump Administration that takes aim at the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This move would "profoundly" weaken the ESA, as well as be "catastrophic" for endangered whooping cranes, as well as countless other species