The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources “WDNR” has
confirmed Emerald Ash Borer “EAB” in Waunakee. They found trees that are
symptomatic throughout the village, in particular in the Wimbleton Way area and
the industrial park area. The WDNR has stated that based on these findings EAB
has been in our community for at least 3 years, probably more. The WDNR
has indicated that nothing really changes for our community as we are located
in a previously quarantined county that is considered to be generally
infested. With this confirmation, it is prudent for the Village and our
residents to keep the ash wood as close to “home” as practicable to slow the
spread. The biggest issue is folks taking wood from their dead ash and
hauling it to a vacation property in a non-quarantined county (bad idea and
illegal) or an uninfected community.
Please see the link below for more
information.