The DNR says years of research, monitoring and detailed analysis have culminated in a federally sanctioned blueprint, called a TMDL, to restore the Red Cedar so they will be safe again.

The state Department of Natural Resources says Wisconsin's Chippewa tribes can exclusively hunt 85 of the 201 wolves hunters will be allowed to kill this winter.

U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Wednesday announced the establishment of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Wisconsin.

Chippewa Indian bands in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan are asking the state Department of Natural Resources to halt plans for a wolf hunt in northern Wisconsin this fall.

The DNR has proposed adding at least 200 more elk to the Clam Lake herd and introducing up to 75 elk to the Black River State Forest.

The watch is an effort to involve the public in deer management by having people report Wisconsin’s deer herd.

The applications are for the fall turkey, sharp-tailed grouse, bobcat, fisher and otter seasons as well as for Canadian geese in the Horicon zone.

Chris Covelli planted 1,000 zucchini seeds on his farm in Wisconsin this spring. Only a quarter sprouted in the parched soil

About two miles of coastline from Cornucopia to the Apostle Islands sea caves had a light coating of blue-green algae.

Aquatic Engineering handled the dye job, which could last two weeks to a month. Spokesman Josh Britton says the dye isn't harmful in any way.

Hunters and trappers who want to take part in Wisconsin's wolf hunt this fall can soon apply for the necessary permits.

Environmentalists had alleged the mine violated the Clean Water Act when copper and zinc from the mine entered a small stream that fed the Flambeau River.

In the thick of the summer heat you may be looking for anywhere to cool off. But some local lakes could be dangerous to swim in.

If Thursday's request is granted, farmers could apply for emergency loans through the Farm Service Agency.

The announcement says no burning permits will be issued right now because of extremely dry conditions.

Walker plans to meet with legislative leaders, agency officials and others about the drought during the tour in the southeast and southwest parts of the state.

The Department of Natural Resources allows participating landowners to host hunts for the disabled when temperatures are milder.

The cougar was caught on camera sometime after dark on Saturday between Gilmanton and Mondovi.

Walker took the action Wednesday because of the abnormally dry conditions extending across most of the state.

The ban will remain in effect until the fire danger level has been lowered and the risk of wild land fire has diminished.

Because of cooler temperatures and rainfall received, the burning ban has been lifted.

The heat wave of 2012 is wilting away the prospects of a profitable summer for farmer's markets.

The state Department of Natural Resources' board has approved the framework for Wisconsin's new wolf hunt.

The DNR says applications are due August 1 for the following seasons: fall wild turkey, Canada geese in the Horicon Zone, sharp-tailed grouse, bobcat, fisher, and otter.

The agency has proposed rules that set the harvest limit at 201 wolves across six management zones. The agency would give out 2,010 permits.