As summer grilling season heats up, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds Americans to declare independence from foodborne illness this holiday season. “Summer barbecues are a favorite tradition, but they also present unique food safety challenges when cooking outdoors and away from the safety of a kitchen,” said […]

From the Facebook of: ReadyWisconsin  As we close out June with warm temperatures ahead, it’s a good time to refresh your sun protection plans! Wisconsin’s UV index is highest in July, meaning protective measures are even more important!

Looking for a new place to fish or just wondering what you might catch in your local waters? The DNR’s new Fishing Finder tool has you covered! The Wisconsin Fishing Finder works using any internet browser to give anglers access to various fishing information, including fishing regulations (including bag and length limits) for lakes and […]

Today is Lightning Safety Awareness Day here in Wisconsin! This time of year, thunderstorms can develop quickly, bringing dangerous lightning to an area. Do you know what to do if lightning arrives when you’re driving, camping, playing baseball, or in another situation? Indoors is the SAFEST place you can be during a thunderstorm, though there […]

Warm weather means summer hangouts and barbeques. If you want to host a party this summer, consider making it a pollinator party! Invite butterflies with the right plants for these species to lay their eggs, which also provide a food source for their caterpillars. Here are the host plants for a few Wisconsin butterflies: – […]

From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources  How many black bear cubs does it take to change a lightbulb? We don’t know, but five is enough to fill the arms of a research scientist! These are the cubs of Sow #7, a Rusk County bear collared as part of the Wisconsin DNR’s Black […]