Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

Incidental Take Notice For Portage County

Incidental Take Notice For Oneida County

Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13

DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs On Bakken’s Pond

DNR Celebrates 85 Years Of Bald Eagle Protection And National Eagle Day

Support Endangered Species Conservation And Bald Eagle Recovery In Wisconsin

Incidental Take Notice For Marathon County

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 25

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan

Public Comment Period Open Through July 16

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Announces Invasive Species Action Awards Winners

Water Flow Improvement Project At Sam Gordy’s Slough To Begin In June

DNR Investigating Fatal Boating Accident In Waukesha County

DNR Seeking Tips On Great River State Trail Bridge Fire

DNR Recommends Wisconsinites Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Take Action On Invasive Species This June

DNR Highlights Importance Of Maintaining Safe Dams

DNR Seeking Landowners To Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

Deadline To Apply Is July 1

Visit Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest For Its Centennial Celebration, June 7

DNR Accepting Applications For Beaver Management Plan Committee

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 7-8

State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived

DNR Accepting Applications For Sandhill State Wildlife Area Learn To Hunt Deer Program

Anglers Play A Key Role In Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention

Draining Water From Livewells And Equipment Makes A Difference

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

Slow Down- Give Turtles A Brake During Nesting Season

Wear A Life Jacket, Boat Responsibly This Holiday Weekend

Discover New Wisconsin State Park System Merch

Available At Properties Across The State

Keep Wildlife Wild This Holiday Weekend

The C.A. Lawton Co. Renews Tier 2 Participation In Green Tier

Wisconsin Conservation Congress Honors Youth Delegate Of The Year

Southeast Wisconsin Community Members Earn Invasive Species Action Award

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County

Spring Valley Creek, Moore Creek And Kickapoo River Impacted

DNR Reminds Hunters To Apply For A 2025 Elk Hunting License By May 31

Plan Ahead For A Successful Memorial Day Weekend At Wisconsin State Park System Properties

Fire Destroys Tank Creek Bridge Along Great River State Trail; Bridge Closed Until Further Notice

Cause Of Fire Under Investigation

Northern Zone Musky Season Opens May 24

DNR Offering Funding To Promote Safe ATV/UTV Operation

2025 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 28

Prepare For ATV/UTV Riding Season By Taking A Safety Education Class

DNR Announces Milkweed As 2025 Plant Species Of The Year

Wisconsin DNR Highlights Air Quality Progress And Ongoing Hurdles During Clean Air Month

Extreme Fire Danger Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Red Flag Warning Issued For 5 Northwest Wisconsin Counties

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Monitoring

Extreme Fire Danger Monday, May 12, 2025

Red Flag Warning Issued For 21 Northern Wisconsin Counties

Extreme Fire Danger Sunday, May 11, 2025

Red Flag Warning Issued For 19 Northern Wisconsin Counties

Incidental Take Notice For Iron County

DNR Accepting Shooting Range Grant Applications

Submit Proposals By July 15

Two Online Aquatic Animal Dealers Convicted In Eight Wisconsin Counties

Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger This Entire Week

Burn Permits Suspended In 30 Counties

Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Spring, Summer

DNR Launches The Environmental Responsibility Navigator

New Tool Helps Small Businesses With Environmental Compliance

Incidental Take Notice For Douglas County

DNR To Conduct Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Three State Properties

DNR Releases Summary Of 2024 CWD Sampling Efforts

Wisconsin’s General Fishing Season Opens May 3

DNR Seeking Tips On Illegal Elk Shooting

Camp Lake Boat Launch Closed For Improvements April 21-25

DNR Launches The Wisconsin Fishing Finder

A New Web Tool To Help Anglers

Help Birds During Spring Migration

DNR Publishes Final Decision On Variance To Add Facilities To Newport State Park Day-Use Area

Wisconsin Experiencing Increased Fire Danger April 14-16

Burn Permits Continue To Be Suspended In 24 Counties

Celebrate Rural And Urban Forests During Forest Appreciation Week

2025 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 16

DNR Accepting Applications For Wolf Advisory Committee

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Shaili Pfeiffer

Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award Honors Excellence In Environmental Work

Give To Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources Fund This Tax Season

All Donations Matched On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form

Boaters, Paddlers- Spring Weather May Create Hazards

DNR Providing $250,000 In Grants For Recycling Electronics In Underserved Areas

DNR Seeking Public Input On 2025 Deer Season

Provide Feedback Online Or In Person

DNR Now Accepting Applications For Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants

Applications Due June 2

DNR Encourages Residents To Reduce Food Waste

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance For Vernon Wildlife Area And Bloomfield State Habitat Area

Public Comment Period Open Through April 17

Volunteer With The DNR To Protect And Enhance Wisconsin’s Natural Resources

New Fishing License Year Begins April 1

Buy A License Today And Take Advantage Of Early Angling Opportunities

Enjoy An Outdoor Adventure With Natural Resources Foundation Field Trips

DNR Announces Urban Forestry Monitoring Results For Milwaukee And Madison

The Long-Term Project Will Release Statewide Results In 2026

Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Encounter Young Wild Animals This Spring

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Variance To Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan To Add Bicycle Touring Trails, Vault Toilet Facility

Public Comment Period Open Through April 11

DNR Releases Its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report

Report Examines Effect Of 2023 Drought On Water Withdrawals

DNR To Conduct Prescribed Burn Operations At Lakeshore State Park

Burn Window Of March 31 Through April 9

Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 9

DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2026 Class

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Surface Water Assessment Guidance

Submit Feedback By April 24

Wisconsin DNR And Conservation Congress To Host Spring Hearings

Learn About Local Resource Management

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Help With Frog And Toad Calling Survey

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin’s Pollinators

Beautify Your Yard And Boost Habitat For Bees, Birds And More

DNR: 750-Acre Big Island Fire In Green Lake County Now 100% Contained

DNR Suppressing 720-Acre Wildfire In Green Lake County

Conserve Water, Fix A Leak This Week

Wisconsin Tree Leaders Recognized For Exceptional Community Service

Support Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff

All Donations Matched On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form

Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn

Forecasted Wind And Dry Weather Mean Increased Wildfire Risk

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

Proposed Walleye Fishing Regulation Change On Crescent Lake In Oneida County

Public Meeting March 18, 2025

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program

Incidental Take Notice For Statewide Infrastructure Projects And Rare Fish

DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals

Apply For The 2025 Elk Season

Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects

Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

2025 Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1

A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System

DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Chetek Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Awards $6 Million In Grant Funds To Protect Surface Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of North Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Merganser Collected From Milwaukee County

Support Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff

All Donations On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form Are Matched

Natural Resources Foundation, DNR Partner To Release New Short Film Highlighting Conservation Work At Rush Creek State Natural Area

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Feb. 26

DNR To Begin Prescribed Burns Across The State

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Future Wildlife Management Objectives

DNR Offers Ready-To-Plant Oak Seedlings

Four Species Are Available For Purchase

Vehicles Falling Through Ice; Be Extra Careful On Frozen Waterbodies

Remember that no ice is 100% safe.

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of North Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Waterford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Shullsburg Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Learn About Ecology And Management Of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area On Feb. 18

DNR Now Hiring State Park System Seasonal Staff

Open Positions Available Across The State

Prepare For Spring Conditions With Flood Insurance

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Viroqua Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Trail Concept Plan For Rib Mountain State Park

Submit Feedback By March 2

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of West Allis Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Stoughton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Fincantieri ACE Marine Joins DNR’s Green Tier Program

As a Tier 1 participant, FAM will undertake the development and implementation of an environmental management system within the coming year.

DNR Announces Primary Results Of Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer And Predator Study

The purpose of this study was to determine how CWD impacts deer populations

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Hazel Green Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Lancaster Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Learn About Sturgeon And Walleye Management In The Winnebago System On Jan. 22

The second meeting of a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin will take place on Jan. 22.

Wisconsinites Invited To Participate In Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process

OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Dousman Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Reeseville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Give To Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources Fund This Tax Season

Make A Donation On Your Tax Form

Take Action To Protect Our Waters From Aquatic Invasive Species This Winter

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Manitowoc County

Baiting And Feeding Bans To Begin Feb. 1, Public Meeting Scheduled

DNR To Host Career Fairs Across State

Protect Wisconsin’s Waters By Reducing Your Salt Use This Winter

DNR Wardens, Civilian Staff Honored For Heroic Acts Of Public Service

Awards Recognized Valor, Lifesaving And Meritorious Service

No Ice Is 100% Safe: Be Careful On Frozen Waterbodies

DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2026 State Park And Forest 12-Month Vehicle Admission Pass

Design Contest Open To High School Students Across Wisconsin

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 22

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Chippewa County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting Scheduled

Experience Winter In A New Light At A DNR Candlelight Hike

Visit Bald Eagle Watching Days In Sauk Prairie Jan. 18

All Events Are Free And Open To The Public

Learn About Fisheries Management In Northeast Wisconsin At Upcoming DNR Public Meetings

OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19

Applications For Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Funding Due Feb. 14

DNR Seeking Public Comment For ATV/UTV Mapping And Communication Grant Project Application

DNR To Host Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule

Kick Off The 125th Anniversary Of The Wisconsin State Park System With A First Day Hike

Inland Trout Early Catch And Release Season Opens Jan. 4

DNR Celebrates Successful 2024 Elk Hunting Season

City Of Schofield Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield

Snowmobile Riders: Ride Safe And Sober This Holiday Season

Kick Off The 125th Anniversary Of The Wisconsin State Park System With A First Day Hike

Incidental Take Notice For Crawford County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Durand Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Menominee County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Restarted

DNR’s Green Tier Program Welcomes Three New Legacy Communities

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Arlington Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Reminds Anglers That Musky Season Closes Statewide Dec. 31

DNR Extending Incidental Take Public Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats

Public Comment Period Now Open Through Jan. 15

Incidental Take Notice For Door County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Mayville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Investigating Spill Of Enbridge Line 6 Pipeline

DNR Seeks Nominations For 2024 Ethical Hunter Award

Award Nominations Due Jan. 31

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Clintonville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan Update

Comment Period Open Through Jan. 31, 2025

DNR, Partners Awarded $1 Million To Improve Understanding Of Water Quality, Fish Consumption And Related Health Issues In Central Wisconsin

DNR Awards Loan To Support Redevelopment In City Of West Allis

Loan Will Support Activities To Clean Up Contamination

Snowmobilers: Prepare Now For Upcoming Season

Focus On Education, Safety

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Assessment Of Marathon County Shooting Range Grant Project

Plan A Winter Free Fishing Weekend Clinic, Jan. 18-19

Incidental Take Notice For Grant County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Marshfield Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Groundbreaking Production Coming to Historic Third Ward January 2025

DNR Releases 2024 Air Quality Trends Report

Includes Air Monitoring Data Through 2023

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Windsor Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule

Take Advantage Of Late Season Deer Hunting Opportunities

Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Waste This Holiday Season

Celebrate 125 Years Of The Wisconsin State Park System In 2025

Deadlines Approaching For Bear And Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Walworth Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

2024 Gun Deer Hunt License Sales And Harvest Totals Now Available

DNR Launches Brook Trout Reserves Program

Aims To Conserve Brook Trout Populations

Incidental Take Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Oregon Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Invasive Species Council Announces Nominations Now Open For 21st Annual Invasive Species Action Awards

Individuals And Groups Honored For Work Managing Invasive Species

DNR To Host Lake Superior Fisheries Management Meeting Dec. 11

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Dec. 11

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Medford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Anglers On Lake Superior Can Harvest Lake Trout Starting Dec. 1

2024 Preliminary Gun Deer License Sales And Harvest Totals Available

Explore More With The Wisconsin State Park System’s New 12-Month Admission Pass

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Hurley Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Harvest Your Holiday Tree In A Northern State Forest

DNR Extending Public Comment Period On Master Plan Variance To Add Facilities To Newport State Park Day Use Area

Public Comment Period Now Open Through Dec. 4

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Elkhorn Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Help Fight Food Insecurity In Wisconsin, Participate In The DNR’s Deer Donation Program

DNR Seeking Public Comment On The Draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Written Comments Accepted Through Dec. 15

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Germantown Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Find Your Adventure: Wisconsin’s Gun Deer Season Begins Saturday, Nov. 23

2024 Bear Season Results Show Rebound In Harvest And Hunter Success

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Campbell Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To The City Of Baraboo

Funds Will Support The Assessment Of Environmental Conditions

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Browntown Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day

DNR Announces Permitting Decisions For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation

Crossroads At Big Creek Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Sturgeon Bay

Village Of Mukwonago Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Village Of Mukwonago

City Of Platteville Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Platteville

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Antigo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Make Safety Your No. 1 Target This Hunting Season

DNR Invites Wisconsin Libraries To Join ‘Check Out Wisconsin State Parks’ Program

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Cumberland Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Facilities To Newport State Park Day-Use Area

Public Comment Period Open Through Nov. 25

DNR To Lift Special Order Requiring Burn Permits In 13 Counties Starting Nov. 9

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations For Research Study

DNR To Host Four Open Houses On Proposed Changes To Wisconsin’s Deer Management Units

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Campbellsport

Funds Will Support Assessment Of Contamination

Deansville And Badfish Creek Wildlife Areas Partially Closed For Wetland Restoration Projects

Wisconsin’s 2024 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 23

Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Support Habitat Projects In Calumet, Dane, Florence, Sauk And Vilas Counties

Hunters Can Donate While Purchasing Licenses

Prepare For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In November

Invasive Carp Detected In The Lower Chippewa And Lower Black Rivers

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To The City Of Wisconsin Rapids

Funding Will Support Site Assessment Activities

DNR, WisDOT Partner To Add 420 Acres Of Restored Habitat To Turtle Valley Wildlife Area

DNR To Host Public Meetings On Smallmouth Bass Management In Green Bay And Northern Lake Michigan

Don’t Spark A Wildfire: Exercise Caution While Towing Or Using Outdoor Equipment

Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2024

Purchase Your Sturgeon Spearing License By Oct. 31

Trail Planning Begins For Rib Mountain State Park

Elevated Fire Weather Across Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s 2024 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 19

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Fincantieri ACE Marine

DNR Issues Special Fire Order Due To Ongoing Drought

DNR Reinstates Burning Permits Beginning Oct. 15 In 13 Wisconsin Counties

Celebrate Wisconsin Forest Products With The DNR

National Forest Products Week Is Oct. 20-26

Incidental Take Notice For Ashland County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Deer Management Unit Boundary Review

UPDATE: 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park 100% Contained, Hiking To Resume

Update: As of 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2024, the Stairway Fire at Roche-A-Cri has been 100% contained, and the park is once again open to hiking. However, the stairway and Mound Trail remain closed. The original release, sent Monday, Oct. 7, is below for reference.

Explore Wisconsin State Parks And Forests By Candlelight This Fall

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 23

DNR Confirms Cases Of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Chippewa, Jackson And Waukesha Counties

DNR Seeking Public Input On 2024 Draft Water Management Program Review & Water Use Efficiency Goals And Objectives

DNR To Host Free Learning Sessions For Local Governments On Redevelopment

Assistance Available For Reuse Of Brownfield Properties

2023-24 DNR Sustainability And Business Support Report Released

DNR To Host Open House At Root River Fishery In Racine

DNR Suppressing 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park In Adams County

Explore Wisconsin’s Stunning Fall Foliage On Your Next Outdoor Adventure

DNR Announces Recipients Of Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants

DNR Asks Hunters Near Town Of Stella To Donate Deer Tissue Samples For PFAS Testing

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Kenosha Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Cedarburg Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Safe Drinking Water Act

Wisconsin To Experience Increasing Fire Danger This Week

Check Fire Danger Before Burning

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Appleton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Report Highlights Volunteer Contributions At State Natural Areas In 2023

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

DNR Announces Grant To Build Hunting Community

Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Shares Recommendations For Chapter NR 40 Revisions

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Watertown Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

DNR Announces 2023 Warden Of The Year

Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 14

Hunt Smart And Safe This Deer Season

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Sept. 25

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Wiota Sanitary District #1 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Clinton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County

Mecan River Fishery Area Chicago Road Access Point Closed For Maintenance Sept. 4-13

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2024 Report To The Legislature

Groundwater Standards, Nitrate And PFAS Remain Key Focuses, Alongside New Recommendation For Water-Stressed Regions

2024 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Below Average Outlook

DNR Announces New Online Tool For Analyzing Water Quality On Lakes And Streams

DNR Accepting Pre-Applications For 2025 Surface Water Grants

Funds Will Help Protect And Improve Surface Water

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Milwaukee County

Funds Will Support The Assessment Of Contamination

DNR Announces Partnership With University Of Wisconsin Schools For Greensnake Surveys

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program

DNR Announces New Grant Program To Help Small Public Water Systems Provide Safer Water

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Habitat Improvements Planned For Havenwoods State Forest

The public meeting will discuss planned habitat improvements for Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee.

Become A Community Scientist By Surveying Wildlife For The DNR

ATV And UTV Operators- Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement Aug. 2-4

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday At Wisconsin State Parks

Rice Lake High School Student Wins 2025 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Meeting Aug. 14

Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results

DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 17

Eligible Hunters – Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15

Emerald Ash Borer Now Confirmed In All 72 Wisconsin Counties

Bobcat And Fisher Application Permit Deadline Is Aug. 1

Boaters – Share The Water And Slow Down To Keep Waters Safe For All

Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 10

DNR Now Accepting Nominations For Recycling Excellence Awards

DNR Offering $25 Rebate On Endangered Resources License Plates

 Sales Support Wisconsin’s Native Species In Need

RDNR Accepting Artwork For The 2025 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest

The DNR is still accepting artwork entries for the 2025 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests.

Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Application Deadline Is Aug. 1

Applications for 2025 Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing license are due by Aug. 1.

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

Upcoming Milwaukee-Area DNR Facility And Property Closures

DNR Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

DNR Announces Drawdown Of Bakken’s Pond In Lower Wisconsin State Riverway

New Public Access Lands Web Map Now Available

Incidental Take Notice For Pierce County

DNR: Do Not Illegally Harvest Cicadas

Removing Insects From State Park Properties Is Against The Law

Incidental Take Notice For Iowa County

DNR’s Inflation Reduction Act Grant Application Period Now Closed; Recipients To Be Announced In July

Help Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators During Pollinator Week

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

2025 DNR Urban Forestry Grant Applications Open July 1, 2024

Help Prevent The Spread Of Invasive Species

Incidental Take Notice For Douglas County

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Walleye Rehabilitation Effort In Oneida County

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

DNR Reports Storm Damage At State Park Properties

Watch Out For Downed Power Lines And Storm Debris

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County

Moore Creek Impacted

Buy Your State Park, Trail Passes Online To Save Time

Avoid Long Lines By Getting Your Vehicle Sticker And Trail Pass Before You Arrive

DNR Confirms Cicadas Have Begun To Emerge In Wisconsin

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Janesville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 1-2

State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Grand Chute Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Announces New Spongy Moth Resource Center

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

Incidental Take Notice For Door County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Racine Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 22

Incidental Take Notice For Adams And Columbia County

Natural Resources Board Approves Minocqua Walleye Emergency Rule

New Regulation Goes Into Effect May 7

DNR Celebrates Air Quality Success During Clean Air Month

2024 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

Celebrate Arbor Day With The Wisconsin DNR

DNR Responds To EPA’s Designation Of PFOA And PFOS As Hazardous Substances

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Luck Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Volunteer With The DNR To Protect And Enhance Wisconsin’s Natural Resources

DNR To Conduct Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Six Properties

State Building Commission Approves Grants For 29 Improvement Projects At DNR Properties

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Williams Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Elevated Fire Danger Continues Across Wisconsin

Elevated Fire Danger Across Wisconsin

DNR Responding To Multiple Fires

Celebrate Rural And Urban Forests During Forest Appreciation Week

DNR Recruiting 2025 Class Of State Conservation Wardens

Applications Due May 7

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Waushara County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting To Be Scheduled

DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water

DNR To Continue Spring Prescribed Burns

Horicon Marsh Education And Visitor Center Is Back Open

Volunteer With The DNR To Protect And Enhance Wisconsin’s Natural Resources

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Kenosha Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Oconomowoc Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Appleton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To The City Of Wausau

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

Previously Undetected Parasite Discovered In Wild Wisconsin Trout

Anglers, Please Clean Your Gear

Prescribed Fire Operations Active Today, March 28 At Governor Nelson State Park

Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 10

Wisconsin DNR And Conservation Congress To Host Spring Hearings

Learn About Local Resource Management

Investigation Underway Into Death At Devil’s Lake State Park

No Threat To The Public

Avoid Burning: Wisconsin Experiencing High Fire Danger This Weekend

DNR Urban Forestry Program Announces Second Round Of 2024 Grant Recipients

Elevated Fire Danger Statewide March 12-13

Please Avoid Burning Until Conditions Improve

New DNR Fishing Tournament Registration Requirement Takes Effect April 1

Groundwater Awareness Week Is March 10-16

DNR Highlights Importance Of Protecting Groundwater

2024 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

Wisconsinites Reminded Of Protected Tribal Right To Fish

Wisconsin DNR Update On WMC And Leather Rich, Inc V. DNR

DNR Seeking Applications For Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grants

Submit Applications By June 3

Wisconsin Residents – There’s an Easier Way to Apply for the Lottery and Gaming Credit

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Stream Monitoring In Central And Northeastern Wisconsin

DNR Encourages Property Owners To Make Spongy Moth Treatment Plans Early

New Fishing Regulations For St. Croix And Fox-Illinois Rivers Effective March 1

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Spur Lake Management Plan

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Peninsula State Park Eagle Tower Parking Variance

Submit Comments Through March 29

Prepare For Spring Flooding During Flood Safety Awareness Week

Wisconsin Experiencing High Fire Danger Statewide

Please Avoid Burning Until Conditions Improve

Run For The Trees And Support Forest Health In Wisconsin State Parks

Sign Up For Bob Ross’ Happy Little 5K

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Weyauwega Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Shares Annual Report Summarizing How Runoff Management Grant Dollars Are Allocated

DNR Approves Master Plan Variance To Expand Barrens Habitat At Brule River State Forest

Incidental Take Notice For Jefferson County

Help Shape The Future Of Conservation In Wisconsin

DNR Awards $6 Million In Grants To Help Restore And Protect Wisconsin’s Surface Water

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Feb. 28

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Ozaukee County Effective Feb. 15

Tornado Debris Blocking Yahara River

Paddlers Encouraged To Avoid The Area

Learn About Green Bay Northern Pike And Yellow Perch Management On Feb. 12

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Juneau Count

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

Comment Period For Master Plan Variance For Peninsula State Park Will Reopen

Current Public Comment Period To Close Feb. 8, Revised Variance To Come

DNR, DHS Issue Updated Safe Fish Consumption Guidelines

DNR Seeking Volunteer Campground Hosts For Properties Statewide

Learn About Green Bay Walleye And Muskellunge Management On Feb. 7

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Portage County

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

2024 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 10

Wisconsin DNR Statement Regarding USFWS Wolf Recovery Plan

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council To Host Information Sessions On Invasive Species Identification, Classification And Control

DNR Seeks Tips On Illegal Elk Shootings In Jackson County

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Clinton

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Fish Refuge Establishment Rules

Feb. 5 Hearing For Milwaukee, Outagamie And Waupaca Counties

Bald Eagle Watching Days Take Flight Feb. 10 In Sauk Prairie

All Events Are Free And Open To The Public

DNR Urban Forestry Program Announces New Inflation Reduction Act Grants Program

DNR To Co-Host Free Kids’ Ice Fishing Clinics In Milwaukee County

Ice fishing instruction will be provided by Milwaukee area fishing club members

Learn About Angling Opportunities In Florence And Forest Counties On Jan. 29

Learn about game fish management in Florence and Forest Counties fisheries from DNR staff

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Two Master Plan Variances For Peninsula State Park

Submit Comments Through Feb. 8

Incidental Take Notice For Kewaunee County

Rapidly Changing Weather Brings Unsafe Ice Conditions Statewide

Wisconsinites Invited To Participate In Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process

Protect Our Waters From Aquatic Invasive Species This Winter

DNR Partners With MADD To Promote Snowmobile Safety This Winter

DNR Approves New Parking Lot, Does Not Approve Expanded Equestrian Use At Newport State Park

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 24

Watch For Signs Of Emerald Ash Borer This Winter

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Provide Snowmobile Parking Along Military Ridge State Trail

Submit Comments Through Jan. 29

Incidental Take Notice For Outagamie County

2024 State Park Accessible Cabin Reservations Open Jan. 10

Experience Winter In A New Light With DNR Candlelight Events

2024 Public Access Lands Atlas Now Available

DNR’s Green Tier Program Welcomes New Legacy Communities

Buckhorn State Park Receives Adaptive Wheelchair To Expand Access To The Outdoors

OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks On New Year’s Day

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Ellsworth Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Port Washington Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

New PFAS And Manganese Grant Program For Small Public Water Systems To Open In January 2024

DNR Seeking Nominations For 2023 Hunter And Archery Education Awards

Deadline To Submit Nominations Is Feb. 15

Incidental Take Notice For Iowa County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Theresa, Bloomington, Livingston And Plain Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

DNR Urban Forestry Program Announces 2024 Grant Recipients

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Montreal Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Orfordville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Mukwonago Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Monfort, Mayville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

EPA Approves Total Maximum Daily Load Study For Northeast Lakeshore Of Wisconsin

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Reedsville For Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Invasive Species Council Announces Nominations Open For 20th Annual Invader Crusader Awards

Individuals And Groups Honored For Work To Control Invasive Species

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Rib Lake Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Practice Ice Safety On All Waterbodies This Winter

Changing Temps Make Ice Unpredictable

Lake Trout Season For Lake Superior Opens Dec. 1

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Jackson County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting To Be Scheduled

Harvest Your Holiday Tree In A Northern State Forest

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Dec. 13

DNR Offers Free Tree Seedlings To Wisconsin Fourth Graders Ahead Of Arbor Day 2024

Spring Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications Due Dec. 10

2024 Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest Now Open

Submit Poster Designs By Feb. 16, 2024

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Interim Forest Management Plan For Spruce Grouse Swamp State Natural Area

Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine Announces Five Issues For $5 Holiday Sale

Take Advantage Of Special Pricing Through Jan. 2, 2024

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Black Earth, Dickeyville, Highland And West Baraboo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Cuba City

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Mattoon And City Of New Holstein Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Elkhorn Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Find Your Adventure: Gun Deer Season Begins Saturday, Nov. 18

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

Incidental Take Notice For Oconto And Marinette Counties

Incidental Take Notice For Ashland County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Barneveld Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Confirms Cougar Killed In Buffalo County

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Lake Superior Fishery Management

DNR Publishes Summary Of Public Comments On Newport State Park Variance

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Blair, Granton, La Farge And New Auburn Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

Make It Back To Deer Camp Safely

Wear A Helmet And Seatbelt When Operating ATV/UTVs

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Updated Natural Resources Administrative Rules

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Dens This Winter

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Rothschild Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Confirms Oak Wilt In Ashland County

DNR Seeks Public Comment On Updated Water Condition Lists

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

Hunters Encouraged To Participate In The DNR’s Deer Donation Program

Donations Help Wisconsinites In Need

Results Of Statewide PFAS Sampling In Private Wells Now Available

Special Fire Order For Burn Permits Lifted

DNR Removes Burning Permit Requirement In 12 Southern Wisconsin Counties

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Trempealeau County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Polk County

Baiting And Feeding Ban To Begin In December, Public Meeting Set

Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Kaukauna And Oshkosh Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

Know The Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In November

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Edgar, Hayward, Medford, Mellen And Phillips Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

Natural Resources Board Approves 2023 Wolf Management Plan And Rule

Administrative Rule Goes To Governor Evers

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Modification Of Wastewater Discharge Permit For We Energies Generating Station In Oak Creek

DNR’s Green Tier Initiative Builds Local Partnerships, Healthier Environments

DNR Launches New Vapor Intrusion Webpage For Local Governments

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of New London Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Cudahy And Sheboygan Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 25

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Calumet County Effective Oct. 13

Wisconsin’s 2023 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 14

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Baraboo And Edgerton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Monticello Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Junction City Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeks Hunter Participation In Statewide Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey

DNR Hunting Webpage Offers One-Stop Shop For Hunting Resources

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Chetek Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Don’t Miss Wisconsin’s Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 7-8

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Eleva Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Releases 2023 Air Quality Trends Report

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Eau Claire Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Start Your Career In The Outdoors With The Wisconsin DNR

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Ashland, Dresser, Ladysmith And Spooner Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

New Baiting And Feeding Bans For Washburn, Barron, Rusk And Sawyer Counties Effective Oct. 5

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Viroqua Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest

Discover Public Land To Hunt This Season Using The DNR’s Online Mapping Tools

DNR To Host Outdoor Wheelchair Celebration

Celebrate Accessibility With New Outdoor Wheelchair Program

Incidental Take Notice For Lafayette County

Special Fire Order Issued Due To Ongoing Drought

DNR Reinstates Burning Permits Beginning Sept. 18 In 12 Southern Wisconsin Counties

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Antigo, Schofield And Washburn Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Sept. 26-27

DNR Looking To Buy Bushels Of Red Pine Cones

City Of Waukesha To Begin Diverting And Returning Lake Michigan Water Under DNR Diversion Approval

DNR Acquires Over 1,800 Acres For Future Wildlife Habitat And Recreation In Jefferson County

Warning: Elevated Fire Danger Across Southern And Central Wisconsin Forecasted

Be Extra Careful This Holiday Weekend

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Arlington Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Join Us At The Great Lakes Areas Of Concern Conference In Green Bay Sept. 12-14

Regional Leaders Gather To Advance Great Lakes Restoration

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Colby Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Recycling Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Whiting Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

City Of Watertown Receives EPA Region 5 Brownfields Success Award

DNR Announces Four New Partnerships To Promote Hunting, Trapping And Shooting Sports

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Chippewa Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review For The City Of Madison Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

Incidental Take Notice For Waushara County

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

DNR Accepting Pre-Applications For 2024 Surface Water Grants

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Wolf Management Rule

Public Hearing On Sept. 12

DNR, Sauk County Officials Confirm Aug. 15 Death At Devil’s Lake State Park Due To Accidental Fall

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add ATV/UTV Routes To Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest

Submit Comments Through Aug. 30

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Expand Equestrian Trail Opportunities At Newport State Park

Submit Comments Through Sept. 16

DNR, Sauk County Officials Investigating Death At Devil’s Lake State Park

 

DNR Releases Statewide Drought Resource Webpage

Response To PFAS Contamination Ongoing With Town Of Stella And Multiple State Agencies

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of St. Croix Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Peninsula State Park Receives Adaptive Wheelchair Donation

2023 Draft Wolf Management Plan Is Now Available

Plan Will Be Presented To NRB In October

DNR Releases Annual Drinking Water Report

Department, Partners Tackle Safe Drinking Water Challenges

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 8-9

DNR Plans Drawdown For Cruson Slough In August 2023

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Washburn Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Help Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species

Join Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day Aug. 19

Sinkhole Detected On Hank Aaron State Trail

Trail Closed From 76th St. To 89th St.

DNR Issues Statewide Air Quality Advisory Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Advisory In Effect Noon Friday Through Noon Sunday

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Amherst Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

UPDATE: Pallet Fire In Waushara County 100% Contained

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Waterloo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

830-Acre Fire In Waushara County 99% Contained

UPDATE: DNR Suppressing 400-Acre Wildfire In Waushara County

Pallet Fire Is 99% Contained

UPDATE: DNR Responding To 500-Acre Wildfire In Waushara County

Pallet Fire Growing, Now North Of Highway 21

DNR Responding To 70-Acre Wildfire In Waushara County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Town Of Wiota Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The project includes the replacement of of Well #1 with Well #3, well testing, adding a well house building, piping, controls, water main hook-ups and all associated components.

Celebrate A Fireworks-Free Fourth Of July

Fireworks Prohibited In Wisconsin's State Park Properties

Incidental Take Notice For Richland County

Multi-Day Air Quality Advisory Issued

Most Significant Impact This Season Across All Of Wisconsin

Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair

Alternate Route Available

Boaters: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement On Wisconsin Waters

Operation Dry Water Is July 1–3

Incidental Take Notice For Rock County

Fish Kills Increase Due To Warming Waters

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 27–28

DNR Recommends Wisconsinites Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

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Prevent Recycling Fires By Safely Disposing Of Used Batteries

Damaged Trees To Be Removed From Forest Exploration Center Site In Milwaukee County

Property To Be Closed During Timber Harvest

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

DNR Releases New StoryMap Showcasing Wisconsin’s Water Use

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch Numbers For Lake Michigan Lake Whitefish

DNR And Legislative Trails Council Seeking Public Comment On Updated Trails Network Plan

Submit Comments Through Aug. 7

State Wetland Regulations Remain Intact After SCOTUS Sackett Decision

Celebrate National Trails Day June 3

Find Your Adventure During Free Fun Weekend June 3-4

State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Wonewoc Clean Water Fund Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Wheeler Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Incidental Take Notice For Ozaukee County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Randolph Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Help Protect Turtles During Wild Turtle Week

Build A Nest Cage, Report Road Crossings And Keep Wild Turtles Wild

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Omro Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Peninsula State Park Selected As A 2023 Leave No Trace Spotlight

One Of 20 Sites Nationwide

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Greenwood Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

Critical Fire Weather Across Northern Wisconsin

Fire Weather Watch In Effect

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Beaver Dam Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 23-24

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory For Green Bay And Associated Tributaries

Elevated Levels Of PFAS Found In Rainbow Smelt

New Toolkit Available To Help Local Leaders Address PFAS Contamination In Drinking Water

The DNR Celebrates Air Quality Improvements, Accomplishments During Clean Air Month

DNR Asks Public To Help Count And Track Declining Chimney Swifts In Wisconsin

Chimney Swift Counts Help Identify Critical Roosting Sites For The Species

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Vital Rural And Urban Forests This Arbor Day

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

Celebrate Earth Day With The Wisconsin DNR

Rock River Groeler Road Boat Launch Closed April 24-28

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Kronenwetter Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library Program Expands

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

In-Person Listening Sessions May 3, 2023

DNR Announces New Green Tier Charter For Climate Action

2023 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Winnebago County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting Set

UPDATE: Containment Increases And Evacuations Lifted For Arcadia Wildfire

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

Extreme Fire Danger Continues For Thursday, April 13

Red Flag Warnings Issued For The Southern Two-Thirds Of Wisconsin

Very High Fire Danger Across Southern Half Of Wisconsin

Take Extra Precautions This Week

Explore Wisconsin’s Natural Wonders With Natural Resource Foundation Field Trips

Public Comments On Proposed Wolf Management Plan Are Now Available Online

DNR Invites Public To Work Play Earth Day Events

Volunteer And Recreate In Wisconsin State Parks This Month

DNR Recruiting 2024 Class Of State Conservation Wardens

Join The Team Protecting Wisconsin's Natural Resources And The People Who Depend On Them

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Wausau Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Publishes 2023-2024 Fishing Regulations

Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt

Hold Off On Pruning Until After July

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Rib Mountain Sanitary District Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Wisconsin DNR Statement On Community Within The Corridor

Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 12

2023 Youth Turkey Hunt April 15-16

Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse Contract Established In Wisconsin

First Market-Based Effort In America

Enroll Now In Hunter Education Courses

Volunteer Instructors Also Needed

DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2024 State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Contest

Design Contest Open To High School Students Across Wisconsin

2023 State Trail Passes Available For Purchase

Incidental Take Notice For Grant County

Protect Your Valuable Ash Trees Against Emerald Ash Borer

DNR Secretary Appoints Steven Little Deputy Secretary; Mark Aquino Assistant Deputy Secretary

Incidental Take Notice For Grant County

Incidental Take Notice For Outagamie County

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Using Dredged Material At The Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC Landfill

DNR Accepting Entries For Air, Air, Everywhere Poetry Contest

Poetry Contest Is Open To Students In Grades 3-5

DNR Encourages Property Owners To Make Spongy Moth Treatment Plans Early

Pest Outbreak Likely To Continue And Spread

Littering Leads DNR, Partner Agencies To Case With Multiple Charges

Privileges Revoked, Restitution Ordered

Eight Applicants Receive DNR Urban Forestry Grants In Second Round Of Funding

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

Wisconsin Conservation Congress and DNR To Host Open Houses In All 72 Counties

Learn About Local Resource Management

DNR To Host Second Public Meeting On Lake Michigan Lake Trout Population

Defendant Sentenced In Wisconsin Electronics Recycling Federal Fraud Case

Last Call For Comments: DNR Seeking Input On Proposed Wolf Management Plan Through Feb. 28

DNR To Host Public Meetings For Proposed Fall Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

DNR To Host Listening Session For Proposed Annual Glacial Lake Grantsburg Water Management Plan

Management Plan Aimed To Enhance Wildlife Habitat At Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, Fish Lake And Amsterdam Sloughs

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To John Pohlman

Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award Honors Excellence In Environmental Work

Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily for Safety Adjustments

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

DNR Awards $6.5 Million In Grants To Help Restore And Protect Wisconsin’s Surface Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Green Tier Contract With Northern Engraving Corporation

Comments Accepted Until March 20, 2023

DNR Confirms CWD In Two Additional Wild Deer Harvested In Marathon County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Renewed

Wisconsinites Invited To Participate In WI Conservation Congress Resolution Process

Incidental Take Notice For Door County

Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

DNR Urges Sober Riding As Snowmobile Fatality Numbers Climb

The DNR reports nine snowmobile fatalities so far in 2023 and urges all snowmobile operators to Sled Safe and Sled Smart.

2023 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 11

Season Forecast Now Available

Sled Safe: Five Snowmobile Fatalities Reported So Far In 2023

DNR Confirms First CWD Detection In Wild Deer Harvested In Waupaca County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Renewed, Public Meeting Set

DNR Shares Results From Summer 2022 Milwaukee Heat Mapping Campaign

DNR Seeking Public Comment On New Charter Supporting Climate Resilience

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Session For Proposed Wolf Management Plan

Multi-Year Invasive Species Case Concludes With Convictions

Help Protect Our Streams From Aquatic Invasive Species

Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination In Town Of Stella

New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Lake Wausau And Stevens Point Flowage

Elevated Levels of PFAS Found In Several Fish Species

Fish Consumption Advisory Updated For Parts Of Yahara Chain In Dane County

White Bass Added To Existing Fish Consumption Advisory

DNR Seeking Data On Water Quality Of Lakes, Streams And Rivers

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Village Of Cambridge Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Crandon Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Requesting Public Feedback On Potawatomi Tower Design Plans

Survey Available Through Feb. 13

DNR Seeks Comments On Updated Surface Water Assessment Guidance

Public Comment Period Runs From Jan. 12 To Feb. 24, 2023

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 25

DNR Hosting Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Public Meeting On Jan. 23

Historic Cleanup And Completion Of Lower Fox River PCB Cleanup Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Wauzeka Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Applications For Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Funding Now Open

Accessible Cabin Reservations Open Jan. 10

Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Improve Public Lands In Juneau And Pierce Counties

DNR Secretary-Designee Payne Makes Leadership Team Appointments

DNR Now Accepting Brownfield Assessment Grant Applications

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer Harvested In Buffalo County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Renewed, DNR And Buffalo County Deer Advisory Council To Host Public Meeting

Celebrate Outdoors This Winter With Candlelight Events

Inland Trout Catch And Release Season Opens Jan. 7, 2023

Potawatomi Tower Public Information Session

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Three Lakes Sanitary District #1 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Rhinelander Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Certificate Of Completion Of Reclamation Issued To Flambeau Mining Company

Prune Oak Trees In Winter To Help Prevent Oak Wilt

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Mineral Point Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Help Prevent The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species This Winter

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Oconomowoc Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Conservation Biologist Receives National Lifetime Achievement Award

Conservation Biologist Thomas Meyer Recognized With George B. Fell Lifetime Achievement Award

Proposed Revision To The No And Low Impact Broad Incidental Take Permit And Authorization

Public Review And Comment Period For Proposed Wolf Management Plan Extended

Comment Period Extended Through Feb. 28

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Menasha Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Confirms CWD In Second Wild Deer Harvested In Shawano County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed For Shawano, Waupaca And Marathon Counties

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Mazomanie Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeks Tips From The Public On Illegal Elk Shootings In Jackson County

DNR Urban Forestry Program Announces 2023 Grant Recipients

Incidental Take Notice For Walworth County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Ladysmith Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Incidental Take Notice For Racine County

Black Bear Harvest Authorization Applications Due Dec. 10

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Lena Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Lena Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Milwaukee Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Dec. 14

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

DNR Research Scientist Named Fisheries Biologist Of The Year

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk And Columbia Counties

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Kaukauna Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Jefferson Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Proposed 2022 Wolf Management Plan Available Now

Public Comment Period Nov. 10, 2022-Jan. 10, 2023

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Dodgeville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Westby Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For The Western Coulees And Ridges Regional Master Plan

Initial Comment Period Open Through Dec. 23, 2022

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Fennimore Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Crayfish Case Nets First Criminal Convictions Under Wis. Invasive Species Law

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Cross Plains Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Announces Funding For Projects To Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions

DNR Postpones Oct. 24 Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Public Meeting

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village of Spencer Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Winneconne Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 25-26

Feed Leachate Discharge Near Fond Du Lac County’s Lomira Creek

DNR Releases 2022 Air Quality Trends Report

Success In Some Areas, Challenges In Others

2022 Sustainability And Business Support Report Released

Report Highlights Resilience Of Wisconsin Businesses And Communities

Town Of Washington Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Town Of Washington

Incidental Take Notice For Walworth County

Sugar River State Trail Celebrates 50 Years

Anniversary Celebration Oct. 14

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

In-Person Listening Session Oct. 26

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Bruce Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

City Of Baraboo Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Baraboo

DNR, WHEDA Host Home And Habitat Fest At Havenwoods State Forest

Event Unites Housing And Natural Resources

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Antigo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Recommends Precautions For Hunters Handling Wild Game To Prevent Exposure To Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Abbotsford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Releases 2021 Public Safety And Resource Protection Annual Report

Hunters Education, Recreational Vehicle Reports Also Released

Federal Grant To Fund New Lapham Lodge At Kettle Moraine State Forest

Grant Accelerates Construction

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Sept. 27-28

DNR Releases Climate Action Report

Incidental Take Notice For Chippewa County

DNR Seeking Hunter Education Volunteer Instructors

Although Wisconsin’s hunting season has already begun, any time is a great time to become a certified hunter education volunteer instructor.

DNR To Host Brownfields Panel Discussions On Sept. 15

Panelists will highlight new community revitalization opportunities available through a historic influx of federal infrastructure brownfields funding.

DNR Investigating Fish Kill In Isabelle Creek

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Cobb Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Awards Brownfields Grant To Village Of Campbellsport

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment; Promotes Future Development

National Park Service Awards $290,000 To Lizard Mound State Park For Site Enhancements

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan Progress Report

Incidental Take Notice For Waukesha County

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Annual Report

Groundwater Standards, Nitrates And PFAS Top List Of Groundwater Improvement Recommendations In Annual Report To Wisconsin’s Legislature

Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County

DNR Assisting Investigation Of Enbridge Line 5 Oil Spill Near Ashland

Find Your Adventure; Visit The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair

DNR Releases Annual Drinking Water Report

Agency, Partners Tackle Safe Drinking Water Challenges

New PFAS Administrative Rules Now In Effect

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 10

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Racine Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Contract With Serigraph, Inc.

Incidental Take Notice For Waushara County

Fox River And Bay Of Green Bay Fish Die Off Reported; DNR Seeking Help From Public

Known Impacted Species Include Channel Catfish, Carp And Sheepshead

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village of Arena Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Urban Forestry Interns From Southern University Start Summer Experience In Milwaukee

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 22

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. June 15

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Flambeau Mining Company Petition For Issuance Of Final Certificate of Completion Of Reclamation For Its Reclaimed Mining Site In Rusk County

DNR To Host Public Hearing at 4 p.m. July 6, 2022

DNR Concludes Multi-State Probe Into Fish Poaching

Wisconsin DNR Partnered With Michigan And Illinois Departments In Investigation

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Sauk City Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Shorewood Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Very High Fire Danger Across Most Of Wisconsin

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Port Washington Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 25

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. May 18

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Oregon Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Awarded $2 Million To Assess Brownfields

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Omro Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Elroy-Sparta State Trail Reopening Soon

Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Scheduled For May 14

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Kimberly Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

May Is Clean Air Month

DNR Celebrates Air Quality Improvements, Accomplishments And Public Outreach

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Kewaunee Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Tips In Bald Eagle Shooting Case

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Hilbert Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Makes It Easier For Public To Weigh In On Air Quality Issues

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Elkhorn Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

2022 Spring Hearing Results Now Available

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Cedarburg Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Protect Your Valuable Ash Trees Against Emerald Ash Borer

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Boscobel Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

PCB Contamination Found At Rochester Park In Sheboygan Falls

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Beloit Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

Virtual Listening Sessions Taking Place April 20

DNR Survey Finds More Households Recycling Or Reusing Unwanted Electronics

DNR Providing $85,000 In Grants To Rural Counties For Recycling Electronics

Now Accepting Applications Through April 29

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Appleton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Work Play Earth Day Returns For 2022

Help Protect The Planet; Volunteer And Recreate At Wisconsin State Parks

DNR Awards $90,000 Urban Forestry Grants To Five Communities

U.S. Department Of The Interior Seeking Public Comment On Replacement Names For Derogatory Names Of Geographic Features

28 Geographic Features in Wisconsin Have Derogatory Names

DNR Adds New Property In Washington County

Lizard Mound Ownership Transferred Back To DNR

Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus To Be Relocated

The Boulder Will Return To Its Original Location In Potawatomi State Park

Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 13

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. April 6

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Montreal Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain Confirmed In Wisconsin’s Wild Bird Populations

DNR Issues Permit Modification For Kinnard Farms

CAFO Now Required To Conduct Groundwater Monitoring Of Farm Fields

DNR Awards Brownfields Grant To City Of Manitowoc

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment; Future Development Planned

DNR Extends Public Comment Period For Draft Environmental Impact Statement On Proposed Enbridge Pipeline Relocation

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Abbotsford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

Platteville Wholesale Fish Dealer Convicted In Wisconsin’s First-Ever Invasive Carp Case

Public Tip Started DNR Warden Investigation In 2018

DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2023 State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Contest

Design Contest Is Open To High School Students Across Wisconsin

WCC Virtual Spring Hearing Begins April 11 At 7 P.M.