Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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

Deer Liver PFAS Surveillance Results Now Available

New DNR Waste Characterization Study Reveals Increase In Food Waste And Opportunities For Waste Reduction

Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt

Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.

Conservation Groups Sue Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to Stop Illegal November Wolf Hunt

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Annual Report

Nitrates, PFAS Top List Of Improvement Recommendations

Take Action To Reduce Algae Blooms In Wisconsin Waterbodies

What Harvesters And Hunters Should Know To Stay Safe And Protect Vulnerable Wild Rice Beds

Waterfowl hunters and wild rice harvesters both use Wisconsin’s native wild rice beds from late August through September.

Ice Age Trail Alliance Seeks Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant For Land Acquisition In Portage County

The DNR will accept public written comments on this proposed grant through Sept. 17, 2021.

Incidental Take Notice For Ozaukee County

The public is encouraged to submit written comments regarding project-related impacts to the queensnake by Sept. 24, 2021

Incidental Take Notice For Juneau 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.

Annual Drinking Water Report Shows Compliance Despite Pandemic Challenges

DNR Launches New Webpage For Solar Installation Applications

Brady Corporation Joins DNR’s Green Tier Program

Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grants Available

New Applicants Must Contact DNR By Sept. 2

Meet The New State Parks Chief

Steve Schmelzer now oversees 49 state parks, 15 forests, 44 biking trails and some 5,000 campsites.

Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board

Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.

Find Your Adventure: Download Hunt Wild Mobile App

Inaugural Waterfowl Hunters Expo Aug. 28

DNR Finds 92 New Waters Are ‘Impaired’

80% of state’s lakes and rivers are healthy, but number polluted continues to grow.

Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt

Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Water Condition Lists

Collaborative Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Reveals New Discoveries

It’s Time to Reclaim Wisconsin’s Legacy of Water Protection

PFAS, nitrates and lead stand in the way of our right to clean water.

Natural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota

DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.

2021 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 16

Join Statewide Search For Aquatic Invasive Species Aug. 21

Recycling Excellence Award Nominations Now Open

Western Wildfires Degrade Wisconsin Air Quality

Climate Change linked to extreme heat and drought causing fires.

Invasive European Frogbit Found In Oconto County

First Discovery Of Highly Invasive Plant In Wisconsin

Get Ready For A Safe Hunting Season: Take A Hunter Safety Course

DNR Announces Aug. 16 Closure Of Lake Trout Fishing Season In Apostle Islands Region Of Lake Superior

2021 Farmland Zone Antlerless Harvest Authorization Selection Now Open

Visit Go Wild To Purchase Licenses, Make Selections

Good Bad News, Mosquito Numbers Down

Wisconsin has 56 species of them, but cooler spring means less of them out for blood.

DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry

The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.

New Zealand Mudsnails Discovered In Two New Southern Wisconsin Streams

Wisconsinites Urged To Help Prevent Spread Of Invasive Species

DNR Announces New Lake Trout Regulations For Lake Michigan And Green Bay

DNR Kicks Off Water Quality Month With Safe Water For All Campaign; Announces Panel Series

Agency Working With DHS And Other Partners To Make Sure Our Water Is Safe Now And For Future Generations

Be Careful Swimming In Lake Michigan

Last year there were 56 drownings. Rip currents can be tricky.

DNR Offering Surface Water Grant Funding

Accepting Applications Through Nov. 1

Outdoors For All: Explore The Outdoors With Adaptive Equipment And All-Terrain Wheelchairs

Accessible Cabins Also Available

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.

DNR And EPA To Host Air Permit Public Engagement Webinar

Learn How To Participate In The Air Permit Process

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

Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS

Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.

Wisconsin Beachgoers: Be Aware Of Blue-Green Algae Risks

Wisconsin Beachgoers: Be Aware Of Blue-Green Algae Risks

Spring Waterfowl Survey Results Show Overall Population Increase

Think Smart Before You Start This Summer: Follow ATV/UTV Safety Precautions And Use Care On Uneven Terrain

2021 Elk Hunt Application Winners Announced

Rare Green Violet Returns to State

The ‘holy grail' of rare plants in Wisconsin, thought extinct since 1950s, is rediscovered.

City’s Urban Forest Fights Climate Change

Unlike in some cities Milwaukee’s urban forestry program is not in decline.

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

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 16 Bills

DNR Biologist Finds “Holy Grail” Of Rare Plants In State Natural Area

Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend

DNR Wardens Join Local Boat Patrols For Operation Dry Water

DNR Issues Waukesha Diversion Approval, Implementing Great Lakes Compact Council Decision

200 Communities Have Nitrate Polluted Drinking Water

Study finds lower income communities in state, like Beloit, have pollution problem.

DNR To Host Preliminary Public Hearing On Sturgeon Spearing Regulations

DNR Accepting Applications For Fall Deer Hunt At Sandhill Wildlife Area

Application Deadline July 15

Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant

Physicians group charges Point Beach plant has caused "50 years of carnage" to fish, fish larvae and birds.

DNR Anticipates Strong Season For Lake Michigan Fishery

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Prairie Du Chien Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.

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

Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project

A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.

Smallmouth Bass Northern Zone Season Opens June 19

DNR Reports Decrease In Preliminary 2021 Spring Turkey Harvest Registrations

Early Results Show 17% Decrease From 2020 Numbers During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Tony Evers Proclaims June 21-27 Pollinator Week

Take Action To Help Bees & Butterflies

High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin

Environmental Groups Seek to Intervene in PFAS Case

State’s largest business group challenges DNR’s authority to require testing for toxic pollutant.

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

DNR Assisting With Cleanup Of Manure Spill Near The Town Of Merrill

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

June at Lynden

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

EPA Expands Smog Regulations

Environmental advocates, business lobby at odds over new rules.

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of North Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

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

Dam Safety Awareness Day Spotlights Critical Infrastructure And Recreation Safety

Recreate Safely Near Dams By Following Safety Tips

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

New Beach Health Website Will Inform Wisconsin Beachgoers

Protect Wisconsin’s Forests And Trees By Not Moving Firewood

DNR Submits Central Sands Lakes Study Findings And Recommendations To State Legislature

Recommendations Follow Study Of Pleasant, Long And Plainfield Lakes In Waushara County

DNR Seeking Public Input On Flood Insurance Rate Maps In Florence County

Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave

The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of the City of Jefferson Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Ancient Human Remains Unearthed at Planned Kohler Golf Course

Eroding Lake Michigan shoreline also raising questions about project next to Kohler-Andrae State Park.

Wisconsin State Park System Increases Outdoor Capacities

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

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

New Eagle Tower Opens May 19

Peninsula State Park Landmark Now Safer And More Accessible