Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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

Rock River Groeler Road Boat Launch Closed April 24-28

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Kronenwetter Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library Program Expands

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

In-Person Listening Sessions May 3, 2023

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Flooding Concerns

DNR Announces New Green Tier Charter For Climate Action

2023 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Winnebago County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting Set

DNR Says Tyco Failing To Comply With Marinette PFAS Investigation

Johnson Controls subsidiary was already sued by state related to contamination. Company alleges pollution could come from other sources.

DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments

Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.

UPDATE: Containment Increases And Evacuations Lifted For Arcadia Wildfire

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

Extreme Fire Danger Continues For Thursday, April 13

Red Flag Warnings Issued For The Southern Two-Thirds Of Wisconsin

Planned Wetland Project Pays for Itself

County plans new wetland in Oak Creek Parkway on county-owned agricultural land.

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Barron County, Wis.

April 10, 2023

Very High Fire Danger Across Southern Half Of Wisconsin

Take Extra Precautions This Week

Explore Wisconsin’s Natural Wonders With Natural Resource Foundation Field Trips

State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure

Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.

Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation in Barron County, Wis.

April 8, 2023

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress Is Broken

Three-fourths of state citizens, the non-hunters, getting stonewalled by group.

Public Comments On Proposed Wolf Management Plan Are Now Available Online

DNR Invites Public To Work Play Earth Day Events

Volunteer And Recreate In Wisconsin State Parks This Month

Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property

While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.

DNR Recruiting 2024 Class Of State Conservation Wardens

Join The Team Protecting Wisconsin's Natural Resources And The People Who Depend On Them

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

DNR Publishes 2023-2024 Fishing Regulations

Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt

Hold Off On Pruning Until After July

State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers

But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Rib Mountain Sanitary District Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Wisconsin DNR Statement On Community Within The Corridor

2023 Youth Turkey Hunt April 15-16

Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse Contract Established In Wisconsin

First Market-Based Effort In America

Enroll Now In Hunter Education Courses

Volunteer Instructors Also Needed