Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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

DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2024 State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Contest

Design Contest Open To High School Students Across Wisconsin

New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency

Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.

2023 State Trail Passes Available For Purchase

Incidental Take Notice For Grant County

Protect Your Valuable Ash Trees Against Emerald Ash Borer

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Emergency Health Order for Closure and Evacuation of Residential Building Following Identified Chemical Health Hazard

State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR

DNR funding down 41% in 25 years, spending on state parks lowest in U.S., study finds.

DNR Secretary Appoints Steven Little Deputy Secretary; Mark Aquino Assistant Deputy Secretary

Incidental Take Notice For Grant County

Coyote Hunting Causes Protests in Wauwatosa

Protesters fear other animals will be hurt by steel jawed coyote traps.

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

Incidental Take Notice For Outagamie County

DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy

But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Using Dredged Material At The Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC Landfill

DNR Accepting Entries For Air, Air, Everywhere Poetry Contest

Poetry Contest Is Open To Students In Grades 3-5

DNR Encourages Property Owners To Make Spongy Moth Treatment Plans Early

Pest Outbreak Likely To Continue And Spread

Littering Leads DNR, Partner Agencies To Case With Multiple Charges

Privileges Revoked, Restitution Ordered

Eight Applicants Receive DNR Urban Forestry Grants In Second Round Of Funding

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

DATCP Reminds Poultry Owners of Increasing Threat of Avian Influenza

DNR To Host Second Public Meeting On Lake Michigan Lake Trout Population

Gov. Evers Proposes $5 Million To Advance Bronzeville Center for the Arts

Nonprofit group pursuing $55 million project for King Drive and North Ave.

Recycling Facility Getting Upgrades To Keep Materials Out of River

New mural will also help beautify Menomonee Valley, highlight native wildlife.

Final Estabrook Dam Lawsuit Ends

The last lawsuit related to the Estabrook Dam removal has been dismissed, five years after the dam itself.

Defendant Sentenced In Wisconsin Electronics Recycling Federal Fraud Case

Last Call For Comments: DNR Seeking Input On Proposed Wolf Management Plan Through Feb. 28

Former Governor Tony Earl Dies at 86

Earl was governor from 1983-87. Democrat was champion of environment.

DNR Member Warns Wisconsin Needs Money To Maintain Its Conservation Land

The state has acquired approximately 1.5 million acres of land through stewardship programs.

Gov. Evers Announces Passing of Former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl

Governor orders US, Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff as state mourns loss

DNR To Host Public Meetings For Proposed Fall Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

DNR To Host Listening Session For Proposed Annual Glacial Lake Grantsburg Water Management Plan

Management Plan Aimed To Enhance Wildlife Habitat At Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, Fish Lake And Amsterdam Sloughs

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To John Pohlman

Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award Honors Excellence In Environmental Work

Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily for Safety Adjustments

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup

$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'

DNR Awards $6.5 Million In Grants To Help Restore And Protect Wisconsin’s Surface Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Green Tier Contract With Northern Engraving Corporation

Comments Accepted Until March 20, 2023

Cargo Hub Planned For Milwaukee Airport

Former Air Force base along College Avenue would be redeveloped.

DNR Confirms CWD In Two Additional Wild Deer Harvested In Marathon County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Renewed

Wisconsinites Invited To Participate In WI Conservation Congress Resolution Process

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Initiatives to Do What’s Best for Kids, Support K-12 Schools

Governor’s plan aims to improve reading and literacy outcomes, expand access to mental health services and school nutrition, address staffing shortages to help keep class sizes small, and increase per pupil and special education aids

Incidental Take Notice For Door County

Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

DNR Urges Sober Riding As Snowmobile Fatality Numbers Climb

The DNR reports nine snowmobile fatalities so far in 2023 and urges all snowmobile operators to Sled Safe and Sled Smart.

Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration

Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.

2023 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 11

Season Forecast Now Available

DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer

Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.

Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership

Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.

Sled Safe: Five Snowmobile Fatalities Reported So Far In 2023

DNR Seeking Feedback On New Wolf Management Plan

Draft proposal would change focus from statewide population focus to six hunting zones.

DNR Confirms First CWD Detection In Wild Deer Harvested In Waupaca County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Renewed, Public Meeting Set

DNR Shares Results From Summer 2022 Milwaukee Heat Mapping Campaign

DNR Seeking Public Comment On New Charter Supporting Climate Resilience

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Session For Proposed Wolf Management Plan

Gov. Evers Proposes More Than $106 Million Plan to Address PFAS Contamination Statewide

Governor’s three-pronged plan expands PFAS monitoring and testing, invests in PFAS cleanup efforts, defrays costs for homeowners and local communities

Multi-Year Invasive Species Case Concludes With Convictions

Help Protect Our Streams From Aquatic Invasive Species

Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination In Town Of Stella

New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Lake Wausau And Stevens Point Flowage

Elevated Levels of PFAS Found In Several Fish Species

Study Finds High Level of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Great Lakes Fish

Eating 1 freshwater fish a year similar to drinking PFOS-contaminated water for a month.

DNR Seeking Data On Water Quality Of Lakes, Streams And Rivers

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

Will New Overseers Change DNR Policies?

As Evers appointees replace Walker holdovers on Natural Resources Board, environmental groups hope for changes.