<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div></div><div>Yahoo! The parks will open May 1!!!</div><div>In time for morel season!😊<br><br><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:govinfo@wisconsin.gov">govinfo@wisconsin.gov</a><br><b>Date:</b> April 28, 2020 at 5:45:53 PM CDT<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:janistyler1@gmail.com">janistyler1@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>A Message From Governor Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes on Reopening Parks</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><table style="width: 100%; max-width: 700px;" width="700" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:15px 0 20px 0;"><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size: 11pt;">Thank you for reaching out to our offices regarding the closure of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) properties, including state parks, forests, and recreational areas during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This is a challenging and confusing time for many, and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes and I want to continue to share as much information as we can with Wisconsinites. The information provided below is current as of April </span>28, 2020. </span>
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<p class="paragraph" paraid="2138028002" paraeid="{ba171a25-dd9d-4929-873c-f0d76a5b3608}{159}" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size: 11pt;">A</span>s you know, a significant increase in visits to many of our state parks became a serious concern for protecting public health and preventing the spread of COVID-19. On April 10, I directed the Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks. Though the choice to close parks was not one we made lightly, the temporary sacrifice has paid off. As of Friday, May 1, most of the parks that were closed will reopen. You can find a full list of these parks <a href="https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=FSL_WI_GOV&crop=14132QQQ5836388QQQ5203033QQQ7927032&report_id=&redirect=https%3a%2f%2fcontent.govdelivery.com%2faccounts%2fWIGOV%2fbulletins%2f288b97a&redir_log=566179906996432">here,</a><span class="normaltextrun"> along with information on how to gain admittance.</span></span>
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<p class="paragraph" paraid="220598542" paraeid="{ba171a25-dd9d-4929-873c-f0d76a5b3608}{175}" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size: 11pt;"></span><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size: 11pt;">We still need your cooperation to keep our parks safe. That means that we’ll be keeping the bathrooms close</span>d and limiting access hours. Additionally, an annual park sticker and/or trail pass (or proof of purchase) will be required to visit state parks and trails. Annual stickers will be available for purchase with credit card 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. seven days a week by calling toll free: 1-888-305-0398. While annual stickers will not be available for purchase in-person at the parks, the 2020 annual vehicle admission stickers are valid through December 31, 2020. With a few other adjustments, like closing on Wednesdays for maintenance and reduced hours of operation, folks should be able to get outside and enjoy our parks safely and respectfully.</span></p>
<p class="paragraph" paraid="325601735" paraeid="{ba171a25-dd9d-4929-873c-f0d76a5b3608}{183}" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size: 11pt;">We have and continue to ask </span>everyone to do their part to help keep our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe as we work to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. The bottom line is that this is a rapidly evolving situation, sometimes changing by the hour, and we have to be prepared to change with it. We will continue to work with the DNR as they closely monitor on-the-ground circumstances at our state parks, trails, and recreation centers, and we will adjust operations as appropriate. <br></span>
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<p class="paragraph" paraid="325601735" paraeid="{ba171a25-dd9d-4929-873c-f0d76a5b3608}{183}" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Again, thank you for contacting our offices. For additional updates on how the state is working to respond to COVID-19 in Wisconsin including <a href="https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=FSL_WI_GOV&crop=14132QQQ5836388QQQ5203033QQQ7927032&report_id=&redirect=https%3a%2f%2fevers.wi.gov%2fDocuments%2fCOVID19%2fEnglish_SaferatHomeFAQ.pdf&redir_log=196223411463442" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">FAQs</a> on our Safer at Home Order, and information about resources and services available to workers, families, and businesses, please visit this <a href="www.wisconsin.gov/covid-19" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">website</a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666984558105px;">.</span> Please do not hesitate to respond to this email if we can be of further assistance.</span>
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<p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mandela Barnes</span>
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