Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

AG Kaul announces $160,000 settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services for alleged air pollution violations

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

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, DNR Announce More Than $273 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 86 Municipalities

Funding bolstered by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help replace lead service lines and address contaminants like PFAS

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

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

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce 12 Key Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Projects Across Wisconsin

Stewardship projects statewide supported by over $7 million in grant investments

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

Baldwin, Collins Lead Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing October 12th as ‘National Loggers Day’

In Wisconsin, the forest products industry employs nearly 60,000 individuals

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

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

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves 50 Community Projects Across Wisconsin Supported by $50 Million State Budget Investment

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

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly $460,000 In Grants Awarded To Small Public Water Systems With PFAS And Manganese Contamination

Grants to help ensure access to clean drinking water for schools, day cares, apartment complexes, businesses, and more

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 issues Environmental Impact Statement for Line 5 pipeline

Agency will now decide whether to allow construction of the controversial pipeline

DNR Announces 2023 Warden Of The Year

Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 14

Hunt Smart And Safe This Deer Season

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

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant Recipients

Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County

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

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

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce New Outreach Grant Program for Lead Service Line Replacement

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

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

Kaul Announces Settlement with Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. Requiring $350,000 Payment and Installation of Chiller to Resolve Violations of Wisconsin’s Wastewater and Stormwater Laws

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Maj. Gen. Jerald David Slack

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

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Following Late June Storms

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