When measuring public health threats, researchers say microplastics have jumped to the top of the list. New samples from a citizen science effort in Minnesota show these tiny particles are present in dozens of waterways. The advocacy group Environment Minnesota, part...
In a four-year span, there were 109 car crashes on Highway 8 between Crandon and Laona, according to a highway study. While none of those crashes between 2005 and 2009 were fatal, about a third of them did result in injuries. “We've had a lot of close calls,” said...
Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday to preserve cultural resources and languages of Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations. Evers said the order is meant reaffirm the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering strong...
Five young bears now roam the wilds of northern Wisconsin, thanks to the help of a wildlife rehabilitation center north of Rhinelander. Wild Instincts posted video of the five cubs being released over the weekend. They’ve been raised over the last few months by the...
50 years ago, the first Rustic Road in Wisconsin received its formal designation. Now, the program is up to 126 roads spanning hundreds of miles across the state. Katie Thoresen / WXPR Sam Osborn has travelled every mile of designated Rustic Road in Wisconsin behind...
Warming up by a campfire can be a great way to spend a fall evening, but the DNR hopes you’ll get your firewood close to where you burn it. Moving firewood can give a ride to invasive species, spreading them to new areas. When untreated firewood is transported away...
More people are leaving leaves on the ground during the autumn season, providing a boon to local ecosystems and cutting down on methane gas in the atmosphere. A new survey by the National Wildlife Federation found nearly 20% of people don’t collect or remove fallen...
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for public input on its draft regional master plan for the North Central Forest. The North Central Forest encompasses 9,500 square miles in northern Wisconsin. It includes all or portions of the 20 counties...
By the time this airs, I will be the proud owner of a new hip. And although this might seem rather random, it brings me to this month’s Field Notes about horseshoe crabs and red knots. I grew up on the east coast with frequent trips to Cape Cod where horseshoe crabs...
As dwindling brook trout populations are a concern across Wisconsin, conservation efforts in Iron County are increasing viable habitats for the native species. Fish population spikes are being observed at Kaari Creek and the Tyler Forks River after major culvert...