Please see the below notice from the Department of Natural Resources regarding burn permits.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 14, 2024
Contact: DNR Office of Communications
[email protected]
DNR Issues Special Fire Order Due To Ongoing Drought
DNR Reinstates Burning Permits Beginning Oct. 15
In 13 Wisconsin Counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that due to prolonged drought conditions and potential for elevated fire danger throughout the fall, the agency is reinstating DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 13 Wisconsin counties.
The permit reinstatement will begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in designated DNR protection areas until further notice.
The permit reinstatement applies to the following 13 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: all of Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marquette, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Waupaca and Waushara counties and portions of Oconto, Dane, Grant and Iowa counties.
A DNR annual burning permit is now required for burning in a barrel, a debris pile and grass or wooded areas as outlined by the permit, unless the ground is completely snow-covered. Before burning in these areas, anyone wishing to burn must obtain a DNR burn permit and then visit WisBURN for the current burn restrictions.
Traditionally, DNR burn permits are required in extensive protection areas from Jan. 1 through May 31, anytime the ground is not snow-covered. Reinstating permits allows the DNR to restrict burning on a given day during times of elevated fire danger.
A DNR burn permit is not required for campfires intended for cooking or warming, but the public is reminded to use extreme caution. Consider having small campfires in a designated fire ring or device in the evening hours to avoid burning under elevated fire conditions, which are typically found during the day.
Current wildfire concerns are primarily due to the lack of precipitation across the entire state. Wisconsin has received record low rain in recent weeks, resulting in varying levels of moderate to severe drought. Wildfires that occur under these conditions can burn for great lengths of time and smolder underground for days and can be challenging to suppress.
The recent rain has not improved the overall drought. Ongoing dry conditions, coupled with the potential for increased fire danger in the fall due to dead leaves, pine needles and other dry vegetation on the ground, make debris burning especially risky. Debris burning continues to be the leading cause of wildfires in Wisconsin.
The DNR intends to keep the permit requirements in place until the drought situation improves significantly, either due to long-term rain or snow events. The DNR prescribed burn program will also pause activity this week due to the elevated fire weather conditions. The DNR will continue to evaluate as conditions change.
Check current fire danger, wildfire reports and burning restrictions on the DNR website
Hello,
Please see the below message from State Senator Howard Marklein regarding the Constitutional Question on the November ballot.
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The autumnal equinox, also known as the first day of Fall, is this Sunday, September 22, 2024! See the message below from Sen. Marklein regarding the Fall Color Report 🙂
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Did you know that National Voter Registration Day seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities during a single 24 hour democracy blitz to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise? Are you registered to vote? If you haven’t voted in several years (i.e. since the last Presidential Election in 2020), it’s possible your name won’t be on the poll list when you go to vote. In that case, you’ll have to re-register to vote! Save time (and peace of mind) by checking your registration status or getting registered to vote today at MyVote!
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), State and Local Finance Division would like to remind you of the upcoming October 1, 2024, deadline for property owners to apply for the late lottery and gaming credit for their 2023 property tax bill. Below are resources provided by the DOR.
Lottery and Gaming Credit Resources
These resources are located on the Lottery and Gaming Credit Forms webpage.
- Online Application Portal
- Walkthrough videos – applying for the Wisconsin:
Staff planning for the November 5th planning has begun. Turnout will likely set new records and we want to be certain that our staffing will provide a positive experience for all of our Dellona voters.
To do that, we have identified a need for three or four additional poll workers specifically for that election. There will be two shifts, one running from 6::15 am to 1:30 pm and another running from 1:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
All poll workers, both temporary and experienced will be invited to attend a two hour training session the evening of October 30th.
A poll worker must be a U.S citizen, be at least 18 years of age and must have resided in the Town of Dellona for at least 30 days. This is a paid position and compensation is either $12.00 or $15.00 per hour depending on the appointed position. Lunch will be provided for both shifts.
If you would like to join our team or have questions, kindly reply to this email address or call me at 608-219-0388.
Lynn Eberl
Town Clerk
This is a notice to inform you that Briar Bluff Road between Simpson St and Coon Bluff Road will be closed 9.4.2024 until 9.5.2024 for culvert replacing.
Please see the below Public Hearing notice and proposed Town Ordinance
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A notice for ATV And UTV Operators from the Department of Natural Resources:
Operators and their passengers should always ride sober and wear a seatbelt, helmet and protective clothing when riding. Here are some additional tips to help ensure a safe day on the trails:
- Always operate at a responsible speed and within your abilities
- Use extra caution when operating on pavement
- Know before you go. Know and follow Wisconsin’s ATV/UTV laws.
One of the best things ATV and UTV operators can do to operate safely is to take an online safety course. A list of approved safety education classes is available on the DNR Safety Education webpage.
Wisconsin law requires every operator involved in a crash incident to report the incident without delay to law enforcement officials. In addition, within 10 days of the incident, the operator must submit a written report to the DNR.
For more information on ATV and UTV recreation in Wisconsin, visit the DNR’s ATV/UTV riding in Wisconsin webpage.
The Clean Sweep is an opportunity for homeowners, agricultural enterprises, and businesses to dispose of hazardous products and items that pose an environmental risk, such as pesticides and toxic cleaning products. Hazardous waste will be collected at no charge, however, there are fees for tires, some electronic items, and appliances.
The 2024 Sauk County Clean Sweep will take place at the following date, time, and location:
Saturday, September 28th
8:00am-12:00pm
E8795 Evergreen Lane, Baraboo.
For more information, visit their website: https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/landconservation/2024-fall-clean-sweep