Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Republican Lawmakers No-Show at Special Meeting to Release Statewide PFAS Funding, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

Governor implores Republicans to expeditiously release $140 million in already approved funding to address pressing challenges facing Wisconsin communities

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

Gov. Evers Calls Joint Finance Committee into Special Meeting to Release Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

DNR To Continue Spring Prescribed Burns

Horicon Marsh Education And Visitor Center Is Back Open

MMSD Storm Update – April 1 Through April 4

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

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation to Support Holocaust Education, Expand Emergency Detention and Urgent Crisis Care Facilities Statewide

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

Investigation Underway Into Death At Devil’s Lake State Park

No Threat To The Public

Avoid Burning: Wisconsin Experiencing High Fire Danger This Weekend

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 15 Bills

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

Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Continued Delays Releasing Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Industry in Western Wisconsin

Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee set to meet Monday without taking any action to release funding to fight PFAS, address urgent healthcare industry needs in Western Wisconsin

2024 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

Wisconsinites Reminded Of Protected Tribal Right To Fish

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

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills

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

Gov. Evers Urges Lawmakers to Support Compromise to Release $125 Million to Fight PFAS Contaminants Statewide

Governor submits compromise to Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee to immediately release funding to fight PFAS without controversial provisions benefitting polluters contained in Republican-backed bill

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

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

Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Extend Great Lakes Protections

Bipartisan bill extends the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and increases funding to protect the Great Lakes

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

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve $10 Million in Grants to Eight Projects Promoting Harbor Maintenance

Harbor grants support economies along Mississippi River and Great Lakes

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

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

Gov. Evers Again Urges Wisconsin Republicans to Release $125 Million in Already-Approved Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide

More than 200 days since the biennial budget was enacted, Republicans have yet to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination across the state 

Gov. Evers Announces Approval of Largest Forest Conservation Effort in State History

Wisconsinites Invited To Participate In Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process

Milwaukee Riverkeeper Annual Report Shows Improvement in River Health

Annual report celebrates progress and highlights efforts to restore and reconnect rivers to improve water quality in Milwaukee River Basin

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

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

Construction Bid Expected to Save Taxpayers $35 Million

Part of Project to Clean 100+ Years of Toxic Pollution from Milwaukee Waterways

Incidental Take Notice For Outagamie County

raSmith’s Jason Pietrusiewicz Achieves Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Certification as an Endangered Resources Reviewer

2024 State Park Accessible Cabin Reservations Open Jan. 10

Experience Winter In A New Light With DNR Candlelight Events

DATCP Awards $1 Million in Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants to 47 Groups

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

Gov. Evers Urges Legislature to Release $125 Million to Address PFAS, Act to Protect Wisconsin’s Groundwater

With rulemaking on PFAS standards stalled until GOP acts, governor calls for urgent legislative action and the release of $125 million in already-approved funds

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

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $589 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $414.4 Million To Improve Municipal Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure

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

City to No Longer Collect Holiday Trees Curbside: Additional Drop Sites Offered

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