Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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

Wildfires Spike In Wisconsin Amidst Drought Conditions

Approximately 250 more wildfires than normal have started in 2023.

4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits

But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.

Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods

Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $341.8 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

AG Kaul Announces Proposed $940,000 Settlement with Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol for Alleged Air Pollution Violations

August 9, 2023

Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show

State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.

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

Wisconsin Regulators Propose New Wolf Management Plan

Plan doesn't include population target, drawing ire of Republican lawmakers and hunters.

2023 Draft Wolf Management Plan Is Now Available

Plan Will Be Presented To NRB In October

Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants

99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.

Gov. Evers, DNR Highlight Funding Available To Help Communities Address PFAS Contamination In Wastewater

DNR Releases Annual Drinking Water Report

Department, Partners Tackle Safe Drinking Water Challenges

DNR Plans Drawdown For Cruson Slough In August 2023

Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades

County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.

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

Hank Aaron State Trail Sinkhole Fixed

Trail reopens between S. 76th Street. and S. 89th Street.

Help Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species

Join Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day Aug. 19

Feedback Sought On Federal Great Lakes Cleanup

EPA plans effort to clean up 'Areas of Concern.' Advocates and officials have ideas.

Sinkhole Closes Part of Hank Aaron State Trail

Trail closed between S. 76th St. and S. 89th St.

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

DNR Responding To 70-Acre Wildfire In Waushara County

DNR Offers To Test Municipal Sewage Sludge For PFAS

60% of 580 wastewater facilities in state spread treated biosolids on land and farms.

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.

Wisconsin Officials Urge Fireworks Safety On Fourth of July

Dry conditions call for more caution, state fire officials stress.

Celebrate A Fireworks-Free Fourth Of July

Fireworks Prohibited In Wisconsin's State Park Properties

Incidental Take Notice For Richland County

Meeting Will Guide Design of Bronzeville Arts Center

Black arts center will occupy key corner of W. North Ave. and N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Erica Pergande, Senior Wetland Ecologist and Assured Wetland Delineator, Joins raSmith

Multi-Day Air Quality Advisory Issued

Most Significant Impact This Season Across All Of Wisconsin

Milwaukee’s Air Quality Worst Among All Large Cities

Canadian wildfires blamed. Residents advised to limit outdoor activities.

Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair

Alternate Route Available

EPA Proposal Seeks Fix To Unregulated Coal Ash Sites

There are at least 32 sites in Wisconsin that could be impacted.

Boaters: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement On Wisconsin Waters

Operation Dry Water Is July 1–3

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation

Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions

Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases

DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.

Incidental Take Notice For Rock County

Wisconsin’s State Parks are Buzzing

Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and Wisconsin DNR Team Up to Increase Pollinator Habitat in State Parks

Wisconsin Building Trades Council Calls for Line 5 Relocation Project to Move Forward

DNR Recommends Wisconsinites Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

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Republicans Cut Funding For Black Arts Center

$5 million for Bronzeville Center for the Arts cut. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

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

Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move

Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.

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

Supreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands

But perhaps not as much as other states.

State Wetland Regulations Remain Intact After SCOTUS Sackett Decision

Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.

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

City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan

With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?

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

Republicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS

Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.

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

GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.

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

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Water Quality Across the State, Takes Action on Three Additional Bills

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.

New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory For Green Bay And Associated Tributaries

Elevated Levels Of PFAS Found In Rainbow Smelt

Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion

Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.

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

County Plans New Oak Creek Subdivision

County would subdivide about 20 acres of vacant land for residential development.

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

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.

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

State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees

Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.

Baldwin Demands Answers on Army’s Prescribed Fire Protocol in Light of Recent Fire at Fort McCoy

Letter highlights concerns regarding the impact of the nearly 3,000-acre fire and its effects on the environment and surrounding community

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

Celebrate Earth Day With The Wisconsin DNR

Trillion Tree Pledge: Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Planted More Than 12.9 Million Trees in 2022

More than 22.2 million trees planted in Wisconsin toward Trillion Tree Pledge commitment