DNR Public Hearing

The draft master plan for 12 wildlife, fishery, natural areas and park properties, as well as 14 smaller habitat areas in the Sugar River Planning Group is now available for public review and comment through Oct. 8, 2015.

This planning group is located in southcentral Dane County, eastern Green County and western Rock County. The draft plan contains recommendations from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for habitat and recreation goals and objectives for the following properties:

·         wildlife areas - Albany, Avon Bottoms, Badfish Creek, Brooklyn, Evansville, Hook Lake/Grass Lake and Liberty Creek;

·         fishery areas - Anthony Branch, Allen Creek and Story Creek;

·         natural areas - Hook Lake Bog; and

·         parks and recreation - Montrose State Ice Age Trail Area.

This plan also includes a feasibility study for a proposed Footville Public Hunting Ground project.

Two open house sessions will be held with a brief 10 minute formal presentation at 6 p.m., followed by an open question and answer period. Dates and times for these meetings are as follows:

·         Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5- 7 p.m. - Dunn Town Hall, 4156 County Road B, McFarland; and

·         Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5-7 p.m. - Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St., Brodhead.