Wisconsin DNR Assessing Storm Damage at State-Managed Properties

Wisconsin DNR assessing storm damage at state-managed properties

With tens of thousands of acres of property and thousands of miles of trails, it may take DNR staff several days to fully assess all damage.

State parks, trails, recreation areas closed due to recent flooding

Recent flooding in Southeastern Wisconsin has damaged many state-managed properties, including state parks, trails, recreation areas, and wildlife areas, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.The DNR says it may take several days to fully assess all damages. Areas will be opened as repairs are made.Estimates of when this process will be complete are unavailable at this time.For live Wisconsin State Park property condition up…

Storms damage Wisconsin state parks and trails, DNR urges caution

MADISON (WKOW) — Recent storms have left Wisconsin's parks and trails with some damage, the state Department of Natural Resources announced.

Weekend Storms, Flooding Cause Damage At State Properties

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recent storms have damaged numerous state-managed properties, including state parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas. The damage varies across the state, ranging from minor washouts and downed trees to partial property and trail closures. Staff are currently assessing the extent of the storm damage. The DNR asks the public to help DNR property ma…