Wisconsin Northern Woods Birding Trail

About the Masthead Photo: These young Trumpeter Swans at Crex Meadows are among the most endangered of waterfowl, but due to reintroduction efforts throughout the U.S., including Ottawa NWR in Ohio, these birds are now recovering throughout their range.

In 2002, a total of 52 nesting pairs occurred in 14 Wisconsin counties, including 32 nests in Burnett and Polk counties. Wisconsin's resident Turmpeter flock now numbers more than 300 birds.

Stakeholders Meetings

A series of stakeholder meetings on the proposed trail were held at the times and locations below:

- July 31, Milwaukee 9 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wehr Nature Center in Whitnall Park, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin

- July 31, 2 to 4 p.m. DNR Southeast Regional Headquarters, 2300 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

- Aug 1, DNR Horicon Marsh Service Center - 10 a.m. to noon and 7 to 9 p.m.

- Aug 2, Green Bay - 9 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 E. Shore Dr.

- Aug 5, La Crosse - 9 to 11 a.m. - Upper Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Office 555 Lester Ave., Onalaska

- Aug 5, 7 to 9 p.m. - Public meeting - La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St.

- Aug 6, Rhinelander - 10 a.m. to noon and 7 to 9 p.m. - DNR Rhinelander Service Center 107 Sutcliff Ave.

- Aug 7, Grantsburg - 10 a.m. to noon and 7 to 9 p.m. DNR Crex Meadows Nature & Visitor Center, junction of County Roads D and F, Grantsburg.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Foote-Martin, Tel: 608/635-4160

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