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Toxic Blue-Green Algae
With blue-green algae expected to reach "bloom" densities on some Wisconsin lakes and ponds starting later this month, water quality officials are beginning another season in a multi-year study to better understand the algae and when it produces toxi....
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Blue Green Algae Bloom at Dangerous Levels In Lake Maria
The DNR has notified the Health Department that there are dangerous levels of Blue Green Algae in Lake Maria in southern Green Lake County.....
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Zebra Mussels found in Silver Lake in Waushara County
WAUTOMA, Wis. – Several zebra mussels were recently found in Silver Lake in Waushara County spurring the DNR to remind boaters to take action when transferring their boats and equipment to prevent zebra mussels and other invasive species from spreadi....
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New People Join the Environmental Health Consortium
Ashley Rondorf and Nathan Luedke Offer Their Expertise to Waushara, Green Lake, and Marquette Counties....
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Photos of Recalled Lead Items Added!
Here you will find photos of common toys and other items known to contain lead.....
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces Recall of Vending Machine Neckless Due to Lead
NEWS RELEASE
From the Department of Health and Family Services,
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary national recall of more than 1.4 million metal toy necklaces that contain a high percentage....
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Another Brand of Sidewalk Chalk Contains High Levels of Lead
The State has issued another alert regarding lead in sidewalk chalk. The sidewalk chalk named "Chalk to Go..Totally Me" was sold at Toys-R-Us stores in our area.....
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Kennel Operators License Required in Waushara and Marquette Counties
In 2002, Marquette and Waushara Counties enacted an animal control ordinance. Because of numerous tracking problems with bite incidents, problems with strays, the amount of animals involved in bite incidents that were not....
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State Has New Authority to Fight Asbestos Violations UPDATE
NEWS RELEASE
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Building owners, demolition contractors, asbestos abatement contractors, general contractors, excavators, landfill operators, fire departments and others who violate asbestos re....
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DNR Says There is a Correct Way to Abandon Wells
News Release
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DNR experts urge developers and property owners to take proper steps to properly abandon any old wells before doing building demolition work.
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Double Dipp'n Fun Sidewalk Chalk Recalled: Contains High Levels of Lead
The multicolored sidewalk chalk contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.....
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Bird flu pandemic is possible, CDC warns
Mutated virus a 'very high threat' in coming weeks, official says.
The Associated Press
Updated: 7:19 a.m. ET Feb. 22, 2005....
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Bird flu world's greatest health threat, CDC chief warns
WASHINGTON - The bird flu virus that has decimated chickens in Asia poses a serious threat to public health worldwide, a top U.S. disease control official said Monday, February 21, 2005.....
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Labels to Warn Consumers About Lead Paint Hazards
New lables to warn consumers about lead paint hazards when remodeling.....
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Bacteria caused fish kills common in late spring
Department of Natural Resources fishery biologists in southern Wisconsin have been fielding quite a number of calls recently from the public reporting fish kills, especially among panfish species.
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