DNR Secretary Preston Cole speaks during the announcement of state funding for the Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust to acquire the Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs Preserve along Lake Michigan, Aug. 18, 2022, in nearby Lion's Den Gorge Nature Reserve. On Friday, Cole announced his retirement for Nov. 23.

Preston Cole steps down as Wisconsin DNR secretary

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MADISON — The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is stepping down after serving as head of the agency for four years, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday. Preston Cole will retire from the department on November 23 after a 35-year career in public service. “Preston has been an integral part of my administration …

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