Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

2026 Public Access Lands Atlas Now Available

DNR Celebrates 75 Years of State Natural Areas

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Updated Water Condition Lists and TMDLs

Sheri Lieffring Joins RaSmith as an Ecological Project Manager in the Municipal Services Division

DNR Awards 2026 Surface Water Grants

DNR Encourages New Riders to Give Snowmobiling a Try

Stewardship Friends Grants Approved for 32 DNR Improvement Projects

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $205.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library Program Returns for 2026

Samers Bay Breakwall Project to Resume in February

Prepare for Spring and Summer Storms With Flood Insurance

Snowmobilers – Be Aware of Increased Law Enforcement During Upcoming Sled Safe Weekends

Update on Incidental Take Notice for Wind Energy and Cave Bats

DNR Asks Public to Report Black Bear Den Locations as Winter Den Surveys Begin

Register Now for Bob Ross-Inspired Happy Little 5k

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $7.5 Million to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster Commerce

Incidental Take Notice for Beaver Management in Wisconsin

DNR to Host Public Meeting on Fisheries Genetic Management Plan Jan. 28

DNR Publishes Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation

DNR Now Hiring State Park System Seasonal Staff

Open Positions Available Across The State

DNR Seeking Nominations for 2025 Hunter and Archery Education Awards

Gov. Evers Optimistic About Reaching Final Deal With Republican Lawmakers to Secure Release of $125 Million in Long-Awaited Pfas Investments

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce $1 Million in Grant Awards to Support Farmer-Led Conservation and Clean Water Efforts

Give to Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources Fund and Support Rare Species This Tax Season

Wisconsinites Reminded to Participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill in Marathon County

Help Protect Our Waters by Reducing Winter Salt Use

DNR Seeking Public Comment on a Proposed Green Tier Contract With Kimberly-Clark Marinette Mill

Snowmobile Riders: Stay on Marked Trails, Off Closed Trails

Register Today for Spring Hunter Education Classes; Be Ready to Enjoy Fall Hunts

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill in Kewaunee County

AG Kaul Announces Settlement Requiring $120,000 Payment to Resolve Alleged Violations Related to a 2024 Fish Kill in Monroe County

DNR Urges Snowmobilers to Operate Safely; Be Extra Careful on Ice

Sharp-Tailed Grouse Viewing Blind Reservations Opening Soon

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Southwest Savanna Regional Master Plan Variance for Yellowstone Wildlife Area Trail Designation and Improvements

Public Comment Period Open Through Jan. 29

Visit Bald Eagle Watching Days in Sauk Prairie Jan. 17

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $484 Million to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure for Wisconsinites in 82 Municipalities

Funding provided through the Clean Water Fund Program will help small and disadvantaged communities upgrade wastewater equipment

DNR Seeking Public Input on Beaver Management

DNR Confirms CWD in Wild Deer in Clark County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Extended

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

2025 Elk Hunting Season Wraps Up

DNR Confirms CWD in Wild Deer in La Crosse County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Extended

New Year, New Adventures With Wisconsin State Park System First Day Hikes

Organizations Celebrate Major Setback for NTEC Gas Plant, Groups Call on Dairyland Power Coop to Cancel Plans

Snowmobile Riders: Ride Safe and Sober This Holiday Season

Give the Gift of Adventure This Holiday Season

Wisconsinites Invited to Participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $185 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Storied Past, Bright Future: What’s To Come For The Wisconsin State Park System

DNR To Host Career Fairs Across State

Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Waste This Holiday Season

Lean Design Werks Announces Acquisition of Brownfield Site to Establish Headquarters in St. Francis

Wisconsins Agriculture And Conservation Leaders Unite To Protect Our Waters And Strengthen Our Farms

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than $159 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 29 Municipalities

DNR Releases Its 2024 Water Withdrawal Report

Deer Hunters Are Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Late Season Opportunities

DNR Urges Caution On Early Ice Covers

No Ice Is Safe Ice

DNR Seeking Public Input On Statewide Turkey Management

DNR Announces New Online Tool To Help Private Well Owners Interpret Water Test Results

MEA Announces Legal Action in Response to West Bend Dairy Farm’s Expansion Plans

DNR Permit for Rob-n-Cin Farms Ignores Past Environmental Violations and Endangers Groundwater, Trout Streams and Wetlands

2025 Preliminary Gun Deer License Sales And Harvest Totals Available

DNR Merch Makes Holiday Shopping Easy

Invasive Species Council Announces Nomination Period For 22nd Annual Invasive Species Action Awards

Deadlines Approaching For 2026 Bear And Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications

2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available

DNR To Host Lake Superior Fisheries Management Meeting Dec. 11

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities

This Hunting Season, Make Safety Your Top Target

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners Ahead Of America Recycles Day

Delavan-Darien High School Student Wins 2026 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Pass Design Contest

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft 2026 Program Guidance For Federal Recreational Trail Program

Public Comment Period Open Through Dec. 1

Grants From The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Improve Wildlife Habitat In Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee And Wood Counties

Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Swans This Hunting Season

November at Lynden

Cleanup PFAS Without Penalizing Innocent Landowners

DNR Offers Free Tree Seedlings To Wisconsin Fourth Graders Ahead Of Arbor Day 2026

Wisconsins 2025 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 22

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

Wisconsin DNR Launches Online Merchandise Store

Army Corps of Engineers Approves Permit for Line 5 Reroute, Jeopardizing Safety of the Bad River Band, Wisconsinites, and the Great Lakes

Statement on Line 5 federal permits

US Army Corps of Engineers Issues Premature and Unlawful Approval for Line 5 Pipeline Project

Pipeline Construction Remains on Hold as Legal Battle Over State Permits Continues

Hunters: Help Your Fellow Wisconsinites Experiencing Food Insecurity By Participating In Deer Donation Program

State Building Commission Releases Funding Gov. Evers Requested to Revamp Corrections Facilities

More than $700 million approved for key state projects across UW System and corrections, among others

DNR Awards Brownfield Grants To Douglas County, City Of Evansville And Kenosha County

Funds Will Support Assessment Of Contamination

New Wisconsin State Capitol Origami Fish Art Installation Captures the Movement to Shut Down Line 5

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

As Leaves Fall, Wisconsin Wildfire Danger Increases

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Inland Packaging

Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week

DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin

Village Of Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake

City Of Hurley Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In Cities Of Hurley And Montreal

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Forest Products This Week

DNR To Host Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Open House Oct. 25

Partnerships Allow Release Of First Hatchery-Reared Endangered Spectaclecase Mussels

2025 Trapping Seasons Opening Around Wisconsin

DNR Reminds The Public To Move Over For Emergency Vehicles, Workers On Trails, Waterways

Wisconsin’s 2025 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 18