Five veteran natural resources scientists on Thursday warned that Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to eliminate half of the state’s senior environmental researchers would be costly.
Scientists warn Scott Walker's DNR cuts would be costly
Dane County uses ten lake weed harvesters, at a cost of $120,000 to $140,000 each, to clear boating lanes on area lakes. Five scientists warned the cuts to the DNR could lead to worsening water conditions and costly cleanups.
Wisconsin lawmakers cut conservation spending by $88 million. Walker wanted a moratorium on stewardship land buys.
Agency leaders told employees more changes are to come. Governor and lawmakers will allow no more 'glitter and rainbows.'
DNR veteran Jack Sullivan says severe pending budget cuts played a role the timing of his retirement.
More than four years after the EPA listed 75 deficiencies, the DNR is issuing pollution permits that fall short of minimum standards.
Walker had promised to tame an "out of control" DNR.
Gov. Scott Walker's proposed budget would eliminate 66 DNR positions, freeze conservation land purchases and withdraw tax support to state parks.
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and several other groups together claiming to represent 200,000 sportsmen on Tuesday urged the state Legisla…
The governor wants to cut 66 positions, force state parks to support themselves through fee increases and remove citizen control of DNR.
Private foresters hired by owners of tax-subsidized forest land would be the watchdog against destructive logging practices.
Stewardship land buys would be crushed as highway borrowing rises, but Assembly Republicans may salvage part of the program.
