AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife Health Watch: A new study warns chronic wasting disease prions can spread from deer that look healthy, raising stakes for hunters and wildlife managers as “zombie deer disease” is now confirmed in 36 states and five Canadian provinces. Invasive Species: Researchers report the bloody red shrimp has established in Lake Superior, with young and pregnant adults found in the Duluth-Superior Harbor—an important first for the Great Lakes. Conservation Funding: Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program is set to run out of money by June 30, putting habitat-protection land purchases at risk. Pollinator Push: The DNR is urging residents to support bees and butterflies during Pollinators Week with pesticide-free yards and native plants. Water & Habitat: The Lake Mallalieu drawdown forum was canceled, with the DNR set to host a future public hearing as groups debate impacts on the St. Croix River and wildlife. Weather Outlook: Mostly dry early, then rain and storms midweek, with more active waves possible later in the week.
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