The Friends of the Badger and Sugar River State Trails are pleased to share an update from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regarding the Stewart Tunnel on the Badger State Trail.

In a letter dated August 1, 2022, Steve Schmelzer, Bureau Director of the Parks and Recreation Management Program with the WI DNR, thanked all those who submitted comments on the Draft Stewart Tunnel Alternatives.

Schmelzer reports that a total of 901 public comments were received, both through the online feedback form and in writing. The comments indicated a strong preference for the Tunnel Repair A...