A Visit from the DNR Secretary

Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp accepted my recent invitation to visit our area and tour several of our local parks to discuss potential  improvement projects. First, I met with the Secretary and local officials to discuss extending the network of trails at Silver Lake Park in Silver Lake. The proposed project would extend the trails into a loop around the lake, and connect Silver Lake Park to Fox River Park. Also, we discussed the possible expansion of KD park in Twin Lakes. A Stewardship Grant may be available to purchase an adjoining piece of land that would increase the size of the park by 99 acres. The visit was productive and enjoyable. I look forward to monitoring these projects as they advance.

Enjoy the Summertime with Family and Friends

I hope all of you are enjoying the summertime with family and friends. Despite the demands of a busy schedule, my family and I have been able to enjoy the summer holidays and spend some quality time together at fun summertime activities and events. 

Whitetail Deer Report Released

A report has been released that assesses current policies on managing the whitetail deer population in Wisconsin. Last fall, Governor Walker signed an executive order that created the Whitetail Deer Trustee position to assess current policies regarding the state's whitetail deer herd and to make recommendations.  The Department of Natural Resources will review the report to help determine the best steps to take in future management of the deer population. For more information on the report, click here and select a Deer Report link on the left side of the screen.

If you are interested in tracking the progress of legislation introduced this session, please visit http://legis.wisconsin.gov/ and click on the Notification Service link found on the homepage.