Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan

Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate

Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.

Interstate Park Commemorates 125 Years With Anniversary Celebration

Can Nanobubbles Clean up Wisconsin’s Lakes?

Officials in Rome, WI using technology to eliminate toxic algae in three lakes.

DNR Launches Updated Air Quality Data Map

The 2025 Hook and Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 6

DNR and DHS Issue New PFAS-based Consumption Advisory for Ducks Harvested on Green Bay

DNR and DHS Issue New PFAS-based Consumption Advisories for Fish and Deer Near town of Stella and Surrounding Waterbodies in Oneida County

Data Centers Could Threaten Wisconsin Water, Report Warns

Could withdraw some 150 billion gallons of water nationally over next 5 years.

Discover Public Land to Hunt This Season

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts Affecting Emergency Preparedness and Response, Clean Water, and Infrastructure Investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2025 Report to the Legislature

Despite 2024 Decline, Algae Blooms Still On Long-Term Upward Trend

About 62% of blooms reported so far this year have been dangerous blue-green algae.

DNR Celebrates Longstanding Green Tier Participant Veridian Homes for 20 Years of Environmental Excellence

2025 Early Goose Hunting Season Opens Sept. 1

DNR Urges Hunters to Prioritize Tree Stand Safety This Fall

Get Ready for Hunting Seasons Opening in September

DNR Looking to Buy Bushels of Red and White Pine Cones

DNR Honors Connie Ramthun as State Natural Areas Volunteer of the Year

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Incidental Take Notice for Milwaukee County

Low Wild Rice Production Continues in Northern Wisconsin; Some Harvesting Opportunities

Wear a Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend

Corrected Appeals Court Affirms State’s Role in Safeguarding Water From Agricultural Pollution

Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them

Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Green Tier Renewal With Inpro Corporation

ATV/UTV Riders – Be Aware of Increased Law Enforcement This Weekend

Incidental Take Notice For Door County

Incidental Take Notice for Columbia County

DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area

Mining Project in Northwoods Worries Opponents

Explorative effort the first in nearly 30 years. Faces tribal lawsuit, other opposition.

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.

MMSD Storm Update

Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.

DNR Accepting Pre-Applications For 2026 Surface Water Grants

DNR Wants Citizen Scientists To Track Wildlife Populations

Annual surveys enlist Wisconsinites to monitor deer and game birds numbers.

DNR Waukesha Service Center Now Reopen

Hearings Start On Controversial Line 5 Pipe Rerouting

Weekslong hearing will determine whether state regulators complied with state law in issuing permits.

DNR Announces Temporary Closure Of Waukesha Service Center

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

Weekend Storms And Flooding Cause Damage At State-Managed Properties

Is Wildfire Smoke Pollution Wisconsin’s New Normal?

More than half of Wisconsin's counties under advisory, again, until Tuesday.

Incidental Take Notice For Iowa And Lafayette Counties

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Over $110 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin 

Bear With Plastic Jar On Its Head Freed In Northern Wisconsin

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

Wisconsinites- Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Air Quality Advisory In Effect Through Noon Friday

DNR Seeking Public Comment For The Central Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan

Initial Public Comment Period Open Through Sept. 12, 2025

Incidental Take Notice For ATC Project In Adams County

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 16

Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin DNR Firefighters Head To Western U.S. And Canada To Assist With Wildfire Suppression Efforts

DNR Investigating Boat Explosion In Pierce County

Portion Of Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair

Alternate Route Available

DNR Announces Catastrophic Storm Grant Recipients

Join The DNR At Farm Technology Days Aug. 5-7 

The Decline of Lake Michigan Whitefish

Fears the fish might disappear. Harvest down by nearly 90% since 1999.

DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results

DNR Now Accepting Nominations For Recycling Excellence Awards

DNR Offers Universal Recreation With Outdoor Options For All

DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year

Haymarket Development Will Start With Demolition

New property owner plans to clear long-vacant building.

New South Shore Park Playground Opens

Parks rebuilds one of the biggest, most popular playgrounds in the system.

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia, Marquette And Waushara Counties

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2025-27 Bipartisan Budget Investments in Clean Water Infrastructure Statewide

Committee on Finance Advances Funding Transfer to Restore Bender Park Boat Launch

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Trailhead Shelter, Storage Facilities To Peninsula State Park

Public Comment Period Open Through Aug. 7

DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary

Over 5 Million Fish Stocked Into Wisconsin Waters

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Proposes Funding Transfer to Restore Bender Park Boat Launch

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Stokes Political Dispute

As haze clears over Wisconsin, two of its federal lawmakers cast blame on Canada.

Milwaukee’s Beaches Had Polluted Water For More Than Half of 2024

Sampling found 77 percent of Wisconsin's Great Lakes beaches had high levels of E. coli, but danger was often transient.

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

Incidental Take Notice For Portage County

Incidental Take Notice For Oneida County

Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13

AG Kaul Issues Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Spills Law Case

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs On Bakken’s Pond

DNR Celebrates 85 Years Of Bald Eagle Protection And National Eagle Day

Support Endangered Species Conservation And Bald Eagle Recovery In Wisconsin

Incidental Take Notice For Marathon County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan

Public Comment Period Open Through July 16

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Announces Invasive Species Action Awards Winners

Water Flow Improvement Project At Sam Gordy’s Slough To Begin In June

DNR Investigating Fatal Boating Accident In Waukesha County

Legislature’s Budget Committee Unanimously Boosts Clean Water Funding By $732 Million

Wisconsin communities are expected to submit applications for $1.6 billion worth of projects.

Republican Lawmakers Float Bill to Reauthorize Stewardship Program

But with less funding than the popular land purchase program currently gets.

DNR Seeking Tips On Great River State Trail Bridge Fire

DNR Recommends Wisconsinites Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Take Action On Invasive Species This June

The Community Within The Corridor Celebrates Completion, Reopening

Large portion of complex was closed more than two years because of environmental contamination.

DNR Highlights Importance Of Maintaining Safe Dams

DNR Seeking Landowners To Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

Deadline To Apply Is July 1

Visit Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest For Its Centennial Celebration, June 7

DNR Accepting Applications For Beaver Management Plan Committee

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 7-8

State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived

DNR Accepting Applications For Sandhill State Wildlife Area Learn To Hunt Deer Program