White footed mice eyed as pollution monitors in Wisconsin mines
UW Madison researchers identify the white footed mouse as a potential indicator of heavy metal pollution from zinc copper mining in northern Wisconsin. Older mice show higher cadmium and lead levels, suggesting accumulation with age. Studies compare mined sites with uncontaminated areas to establish background levels.
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Wisconsin
Uw-Madison
Gregory J. Smith
Mr. Smith
Orrin J. Rongstad
Smith
Timmins
Ontario
Canada
Dunn Pierce recreation hearings set for Dec 9
Public hearings at 7 30 p m Dec 9 in Ellsworth and Menomonie on DNR long range plans for the Pierce County Islands Wildlife Area near Bay City and Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area. Plans outline development for 10 to 20 years with comment invited and written remarks to DNR box.
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Ellsworth
Menomonie
Wisconsin
DNR
Pierce County Islands
Bay City
Hoffman Hills
Bruce Moss
St. Croix
Pierce Counties
Courthouse
Pierce County Islands Wildlife Area
State Natural Resources Board
Moss
Baldwin
Mike Ries
Dunn County
Richard Hoffman
Rt. 2
Hoffman
Snags in Wisconsin forests draw firewood demand and wildlife concern
Wisconsin foresters warn snag trees healthy for wildlife may vanish as wood-burning grows. DNR reports 77 species rely on dead trees, including woodpeckers and owls, and urges two to three snags per acre to balance habitat with wood harvest. Roadside cutting increases with fall woodcutting.
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Wisconsin
Inga Brynildson
DNR
Office of Endangered Species
National Forest
Riley
Ms. Brynildson
Resources board weighs higher boat launch fees
The state Natural Resources Board approves public hearings on a plan to let local governments raise boat launching fees at public access points with minimal hearings. DNR would set a reasonable fee above the standard $2 residents $3 nonresidents. If communities objected to the figure a full hearing could be requested. The board also okayed a highway maintenance aid program within state parks and forests, funds $240,000 for 1981 82 and $250,000 for 1982 83.
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State Natural Resources Board
DNR
Citizens Board
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
John Neswold
Rt. 6
Hoffman Hills Park
Chippewa County
Woodsman
Brynildson
Terry Riley
Chequamegon National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
Ohio State University
Europe
Cites
Resources Board
Jim Addis
Bureau of Fish Management
House's
Colfax Farmers Union
Colfax, Wis
Howle
American Fur Exchange
P.O. Box
Spring Valley
Elmer C. Miller
Jerry B. Ulmer
Chippewa Falls
Ladysmith
Spencer
P.m
Butlers Sports
Doug's Tire Center
Ron's Little Club
Mueller’s
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