Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

2021 Spring Hearing Results Now Available

Drug Take Back Day is April 24

April 19, 2021

Fire Danger Very High And High Across Wisconsin

Stay Vigilant; Avoid Burning

Hunt Safely This Spring Turkey Season

Avoid Wearing Red, White Or Blue While Afield

DNR Received Public Comments On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater

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

PFAS In Wisconsin Webinar 2 p.m. April 19

Presented By The Wisconsin DNR & DHS

New Fish Consumption Advisory For Silver Creek

Elevated Levels Of PFAS Found In Brook And Brown Trout

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

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Wild Rice Management Strategic Analysis

Deadline To Submit Comments June 7

Supreme Court Considers Water Pollution Rules

Environmental groups challenge 2011 law limiting state DNR’s rules to protect groundwater.

Wisconsin State Park System Spring Operations Update

DNR Recruiting Next Class Of Wisconsin Conservation Wardens

Part-Time Positions Also Available

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

DNR Begins Dredging And Cleanup Of Three-Quarter Mile Segment Of Portage Canal

Work Crews Continue After Safety Precautions Lifted

DNR Extends Deadline For Town Of Peshtigo Residents To Receive Free PFAS Sampling Of Private Drinking Water Wells

Well Owners Now Have Until May 7 To Apply

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

WCC Virtual Spring Hearing Begins April 12 at 7 p.m.

DNR Secretary Says PFAS Efforts Need Funding

PFAS identification and cleanup and public land purchases are budget priorities for the agency.

JFC Democrats: Republicans Attempt to Distract and Undermine Badger Bounceback Budget’s Investments

High Capacity Wells Draining State Lakes

Study finds wells reduced lake levels by up to 3 feet on three lakes in Central Sands region.

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

DNR Recommends Regional Strategy For Central Sands High-Capacity Well Withdrawals, Seeks Public Comment

Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt

The DNR Recommends Not Pruning Until After July

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

Celebrate Citizen Science Month By Volunteering To Monitor Wisconsin’s Amazing Natural Resources

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #110, Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions

Wildfires in State Up This Year

250 wildfires have burned 1,000 acres in Wisconsin, above the state’s 5- and 10-year averages.

Majority Of Wisconsin Under Very High Fire Danger

DNR Responding To Large Wildfire In Menomonee Falls

Avoid The Area Of Silver Spring Drive And Marcy Road

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

Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin

Take Extra Precautions This Holiday Weekend

Incidental Take Notice For Ozaukee County

Business Lobby Sues DNR Over PFAS Testing

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce sues agency for sampling wastewater for PFAS.

DNR Grants Support Polluted Runoff Projects

New report details $7 million in 2020 projects.

DNR Launches Lake Protection Network To Prevent Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

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

Runoff Management Grants Annual Report Now Available

Successful Year For Targeted Runoff Management, Urban Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Grants

French Island Wells Show PFAS Pollution

State investigates, gives bottled water to residents of island off-shore from La Crosse.

Incidental Take Notice For Racine County

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

Spring Bird Migration Is Well Underway

Canada geese, redwing blackbirds, robins and sandhill cranes have arrived with songbirds like bluebirds coming soon.

Governor’s Climate Change Report Offers Warning

The details of how state has changed in just 15 year are remarkable.

DNR Seeks Public Comments For Proposed Green Tier Contract With The C.A. Lawton Co.

Deadline For Public Comments March 30; Virtual Public Meeting March 26

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

DNR Working With Multiple Agencies To Remove Invasive Carp From Mississippi River

First Time For New Method In Wisconsin/Minnesota Waters

Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination On French Island

Interim Area-wide Drinking Water Advisory Issued For PFAS

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

Be Fire Smart: Get Your Free Burning Permit Now

Fire Danger Remains High For Parts Of Wisconsin

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

Virtual 2021 Deer Season Planning Meetings March 22-April 1

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

Incidental Take Notice for Columbia County

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Sessions Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities On March 17

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

AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Installation of Pollution Capture Device and $65,000 Penalty

March 12, 2021

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

DNR Awards More Than $6.2 Million In Surface Water Grants For 2021

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

Walleye Lakes of Concern Project Targets Four Area Lakes

DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting March 24

Companies Accused of Polluting Donated $72,000

23 chemical companies sued for PFAS contamination support state political candidates.

More Requests for Lake Michigan Water Coming?

Village of Somers’ diversion request may be followed by others from area, expert says.

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater; Comment Deadline April 10

DNR Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo

Residents Encouraged Opt-In For Free Test

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

New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request

Kenosha County's Village of Somers wants to draw water outside of Great Lakes Basin.

DNR Conducting Winter Prescribed Burns In Local Marshlands To Reduce Fire Hazards And Improve Vegetation

March 2 Burn Focused On Cattail Removal

DNR Receives Straddling Community Diversion Application From Somers Water Utility

Water In Diversion Area Would Be Returned To Lake Michigan

DNR Proposes Firearm Restriction On Land Purchased In Merton

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

About That Wisconsin Wolf Hunt

‘Constitutional rights’ or ‘sad and shameful week’?

Public Employees Seek a Voice At Work

Evers budget restores collective bargaining rights. Republicans vow to block this.

DNR Seeks Public Comments For Proposed Green Tier Contract With The C.A. Lawton Co.

Environmental Review Of The City Of Sheboygan Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

State Residents Flock To The Outdoors

Study finds 42% increase in state park stickers, surge in fishing, hunting licenses during pandemic.

All Wolf Harvest Zones Are Now Closed

Environmental Review Of The Village Of Bonduel Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

Wolf Harvest Zones 1,3,4 Will Close To Hunting And Trapping Effective 3 p.m. Feb. 24

Evers Budget Addresses ‘Forever Chemicals’

Several initiatives to continue state’s efforts against PFAS contamination.

Wolf Harvest Zones 2,5,6 Will Close To Hunting And Trapping Effective 10 a.m. Feb. 24

February Wolf Harvest Season Feb. 22-28

DNR Launches PFAS External Advisory Group

New PBS Wisconsin Program Spotlights State Natural Areas And State Parks

“Wisconsin’s Scenic Treasures: Southern Vistas” Airs This March

Evers Budget Has Green Goals

Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.

Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching

Removal Deadlines Apply To All Boundary Waters

200 Wolves Can Be Hunted

State Natural Resources Board relents, sets 200-kill quota and one-week hunting season.

Wisconsin DNR Announces February Wolf Harvest Season

Apply For Permit And Preference Points Feb. 16 - 19