Dept. of Natural Resources: Slow down, give turtles a brake during nesting season

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to slow down on our roadways for turtles that are emerging from waterways to nest. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs in shallow, buried nests from late May through June, where they are often seen along roads and in residential yards. Drivers can help reduce turtle road mortality – a leading cause of...