23.096 Grants to nonprofit conservation organizations.
23.097 Urban forestry grants.
23.098 Grants for state park and forest development.
23.10 Conservation wardens.
23.115 Designation of trails, etc.
23.117 Use of trails by bicycles.
23.13 Governor to be informed.
23.14 Approval required before new lands acquired.
23.15 Sale of state-owned lands under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources.
23.165 Promotional activities; other publications.
23.18 Milwaukee river revitalization council.
23.19 Menomonee river conservation project.
23.195 Monona terrace project in Madison.
23.196 Willow flowage project.
23.20 Use of department gravel pits.
23.23 Purple loosestrife.
23.25 Geographic powers and duties.
23.26 Natural areas preservation council.
23.27 Natural areas; definitions; importance; inventory; acquisition; sales.
23.28 State natural areas; designated state natural areas.
23.29 Wisconsin natural areas heritage program.
23.293 State ice age trail area dedication.
23.30 Outdoor recreation program.
23.305 Leasing of department land for recreational purposes.
23.31 Recreation resources facilities.
23.325 Aerial photographic survey.
23.33 All-terrain vehicles.
23.35 Reciprocal registration exemption agreements for federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.
23.38 Natural resources law violation hotline.
23.40 Environmental impact statement.
23.405 Environmental education.
23.41 Construction and service contracts.
23.42 Environmental consulting costs for federal licensing of power projects.
23.49 Credit card use charges.
23.50 Procedure in forfeiture actions.
23.51 Words and phrases defined.
23.52 Two forms of action.
23.55 Complaint and summons forms.
23.56 Arrest with a warrant.
23.57 Arrest without a warrant.
23.58 Temporary questioning without arrest.
23.59 Search during temporary questioning.
23.60 Search incident to the issuance of a lawfully issued citation.
23.61 Search and seizure; when authorized.
23.62 Issuance of a citation.
23.63 Officer's action after issuance of citation.
23.64 Deposit after release.
23.65 Issuance of complaint and summons.
23.67 Deposit and stipulation of no contest.
23.71 Not guilty plea; immediate trial.
23.75 Proceedings in court.
23.795 Nonpayment of judgments.
23.80 Judgment against a corporation or municipality.
23.81 Effect of plea of no contest.
23.84 Forfeitures and assessments collected; to whom paid.
23.85 Statement to county board; payment to state.
23.99 Parties to a violation.
Ch. 23 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See definitions in s.
24.01.
23.09
23.09
Conservation. 23.09(1)(1)
Purposes. The purpose of this section is to provide an adequate and flexible system for the protection, development and use of forests, fish and game, lakes, streams, plant life, flowers and other outdoor resources in this state.
23.09(2)
(2) Departmental rules; studies; surveys; services; powers; long-range planning. The department may promulgate such rules, inaugurate such studies, investigations and surveys, and establish such services as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this section. The department shall establish long-range plans, projects and priorities for conservation. The department may:
23.09(2)(b)
(b)
Game refuges. Designate such localities as it shall find to be reasonably necessary to secure perpetuation of any species of game or bird, and the maintenance of an adequate supply thereof, as game or bird refuges for the purpose of providing safe retreats in which game or birds may rest and replenish adjacent hunting grounds.
23.09(2)(c)
(c)
Fish refuges. Designate such localities as it shall find to be reasonably necessary to secure the perpetuation of any species of fish and the maintenance of an adequate supply thereof, as fish refuges, for the purpose of providing safe retreats in which fish may breed and replenish adjacent fishing waters.
23.09(2)(d)
(d)
Lands, acquisition. Acquire by purchase, lease or agreement, and receive by gifts or devise, lands or waters suitable for the purposes enumerated in this paragraph, and maintain such lands and waters for such purposes; and may condemn lands or waters suitable for such purposes after obtaining approval of the appropriate standing committees of each house of the legislature as determined by the presiding officer thereof:
