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No helmets, seatbelts factor into Wisconsin’s fatal ATV and UTV crashes in ’26

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) statistics show the lack of wearing helmets and using seatbelts are the primary causes of the 29 fatal ATV/UTV incidents so far in 2026.
A third major factor in fatal crashes is the lack of completing a safety education course.

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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 27, 2026

Mississippi River Bellevue Management District Contact Person: Dave Bierman – 563-872-5495 Mississippi River water levels are extremely low across the district; use caution when navigating in off-channel areas. Water temperatures are in the upper 70s. Call your local bait shops or DNR Fisheries office for the latest information. Last updated on 08/27/2026 Pool 12, Mississippi

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Nearly 360 new acres preserved in Ohio’s Jackson County

The Ohio DNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves (DNAP) acquired nearly 360 acres of property in Jackson County, creating lasting protection for one of the highest concentrations of rare plants in southeastern Ohio. The acquisition adds 193 acres to Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve and creates the new White’s Gulch State Nature Preserves, 164 acres.

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Six new members enter Ohio’s Natural Resources Hall of Fame

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) recently celebrated and honored 13 recipients for their achievements in conservation and protection of Ohio’s natural resources with a special ceremony at the Ohio State Fair.
The department inducted six people into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame and awarded seven others with the Cardinal Award during a special ceremony in the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair.

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Iowa’s Welch Lake Complex a key protector of West Okoboji Lake

For the past three decades, the 1,475-acre Welch Lake complex has been protecting the water quality of Iowa’s highest profile lake – West Okoboji Lake – by filtering 16% of its watershed through 56 natural and restored wetlands that stretch 2-1/2 miles northwest of Hwy. 9.
A major restoration was completed in the early 2000s, followed by another large wetland enhancement project, in 2019. The wetlands collect sediment and reduce nutrients before water enters the north end of West Okoboji Lake.

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