Natural Resources Board

Sen. Baldwin Secures Millions of Dollars for Safe Drinking Water Improvements in Wisconsin

Federal Government Steps in Where State Lawmakers Fall Short on PFAS

Open Records Imperiled in Wisconsin

Led by Robin Vos, public officials more likely to obstruct open records requests.

Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay

Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.

State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case

Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.

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

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.

Natural Resources Board Falls Short of Needed Action on PFAS Standards

NRB takes modest step to protect families from PFAS contamination, leaves out rural Wisconsinites

A Court Battle Over Open Records

Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.

Natural Resources Board Sees Widespread Public Support for State PFAS Standards

Wausau Wells Have Elevated PFAS Levels

All six city wells exceed the proposed state standards.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Feb. 23

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Feb. 16

Gov. Evers Announces Funding Available for Municipalities to Voluntarily Test for PFAS in Drinking Water Supplies

Prehn Out As Natural Resources Board Chair

Though the Walker appointee still refuses to leave board despite term ending.

Judge Says DNR Needs PFAS Rules to Enforce

Business lobby sued DNR over testing. Judge says agency can test, but must develop rules to enforce.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 26

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Jan. 19

State Senate Won’t Confirm Evers’ Appointees

Republican senate leader calls appointees "highly partisan."

State Needs PFAS Rules Now, Advocates Say

People affected by harmful forever chemicals say regulator's proposed standards are 'overdue.'

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Dec. 8

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Dec. 1

PFAS Rules Getting Weaker, Advocates Say

New DNR rules reflect changes Republican legislators made earlier this year.

Records Shed Light On Board Shenanigans

Natural Resources Board chair resists further public records requests. What is he hiding?

Tribes Ask Federal Judge to Block Wolf Hunt

Tribes want protection for wolves if state court ruling is overturned.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt

Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.

Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional

Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Proposed Snowmobile Trail Designation Within Flambeau River State Forest

Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records

Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 27

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Oct. 20

Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol

Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.

DNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt

Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.

Wisconsin DNR Announces November 2021 Wolf Harvest Quota

Licenses To Go On Sale Oct. 25

Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair

Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.

DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September

The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.

Prehn Gets New Judge In Lawsuit

Suit seeks Prehn’s removal from Natural Resource Board. His lawyer’s motion asks for different judge.

Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt

Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.

Republicans have turned the Natural Resources Board into a political swamp

Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat

Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.

Conservation Groups Sue Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to Stop Illegal November Wolf Hunt

GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys

Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.

Natural Resources Board Chair Supports Republicans

Fred Prehn, Walker appointee who refuses to step down, gave $35.000 to GOP candidates.

Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board

Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.

AG Kaul Announces Lawsuit to Remove Frederick Prehn from Wisconsin Natural Resources Board

August 17, 2021

Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt

Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.

Statement By Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Member Sharon Adams Clarifying Aug. 11 Vote

Natural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota

DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.

Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?

Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.

2021 Elk Hunt Application Winners Announced

DNR To Host Preliminary Public Hearing On Sturgeon Spearing Regulations

Environmental Groups Seek to Intervene in PFAS Case

State’s largest business group challenges DNR’s authority to require testing for toxic pollutant.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 23

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. June 16

EPA Overrules Pruitt-Walker Smog Increases

Ex-governor and EPA leader raised legal pollution level to aid Foxconn plan.

Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era

Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.

Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave

The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.

Wisconsin NRB Virtual Meeting May 26

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. May 19

2021 Spring Hearing Results Now Available

DNR Received Public Comments On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater

WCC Virtual Spring Hearing Begins April 12 at 7 p.m.

Business Lobby Sues DNR Over PFAS Testing

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce sues agency for sampling wastewater for PFAS.

Virtual 2021 Deer Season Planning Meetings March 22-April 1

WI Conservation Congress Debates Carbon Fee

Some members fear it’s straying from mission to advise state agencies on natural resources management.

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater; Comment Deadline April 10

All Wolf Harvest Zones Are Now Closed

February Wolf Harvest Season Feb. 22-28

200 Wolves Can Be Hunted

State Natural Resources Board relents, sets 200-kill quota and one-week hunting season.

Wisconsin DNR Announces February Wolf Harvest Season

Apply For Permit And Preference Points Feb. 16 - 19

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting Feb. 24

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Feb. 17

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Announces Special Meeting Feb. 15

Deadline For Written Comments: 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14

Conservative Lawsuit Demands a Wolf Hunt

Hunter Nation says the rights of its 20,000 members violated by state ruling against wolf hunting.

WILL Sues Wisconsin DNR for Ignoring State Law Requirement to Schedule Wolf Hunt

DNR is required by 2011 state law to hold wolf hunt between November and February

Tom Tiffany and White Privilege

Far-right Congressman from northern Wisconsin opposes Native American Secretary of Interior.

Virtual Lake Michigan Whitefish Public Hearing Feb. 8

State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules

Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Gail Good

Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award Honors Excellence In Environmental Work

State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting

Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Announces Special Meeting Jan. 22

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments: 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting Jan. 27

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.

Judge Denies Permit for Back Forty Mine

Controversial mine along Wisconsin’s border could have significant environmental consequences.

DNR Asks Public To Help Shape Deer Management In Wisconsin

New Lake Trout Bag Limit For Lake Michigan Effective Jan. 1, 2021

GOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule

Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.

Legislative Committee Rolls Back Rule to Protect Water from Dangerous PFAS Chemicals in Firefighting Foam

GOP Lawmakers Target DNR’s PFAS Regulatory Power

A Republican backed bill would remove rules for acceptable levels of harmful forever chemicals.

Blue Mound State Park Draft Master Plan Available for Public Review And Comment

Black Bear Permits And Spring Wild Turkey Harvest Authorizations Application Deadline Dec. 10

Help Shape Deer Management In Wisconsin

Help Shape Deer Season For Your Community

Weigh In On Deer Herd Size & Management Unit Boundaries

DNR Seeks Public Input On Walleye Regulations For Minocqua Chain

Proposal Would Extend Walleye Catch-And-Release Season To 2022

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting Oct. 28

Deadline For Public Participation 11 a.m. On Oct. 21

Lake Superior Virtual Preliminary Hearing Oct. 13

Maintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget

DNR requesting $69 million for maintenance and repairs.

2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS

More than half have used the firefighting foam that contains the harmful substance.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting Sept. 23

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Virtual Meeting August 12

Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations On Sale In August

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Special Virtual Meeting July 30

DNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS

The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.

Bear Hunting Application Period For 2021 Season Opens July 1

State DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’

Despite pandemic, regulators continue work on enforcement standards for PFAS in drinking water.

State Seeks to Regulate Coal Ash

DNR seeks federal EPA approval to regulate utilities' coal ash landfills, ponds.

Gov. Evers Appoints Marcy West to Natural Resources Board