Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Variance To Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan To Add Bicycle Touring Trails, Vault Toilet Facility

Public Comment Period Open Through April 11

DNR Releases Its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report

Report Examines Effect Of 2023 Drought On Water Withdrawals

DNR To Conduct Prescribed Burn Operations At Lakeshore State Park

Burn Window Of March 31 Through April 9

DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2026 Class

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Surface Water Assessment Guidance

Submit Feedback By April 24

Wisconsin DNR And Conservation Congress To Host Spring Hearings

Learn About Local Resource Management

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Help With Frog And Toad Calling Survey

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin’s Pollinators

Beautify Your Yard And Boost Habitat For Bees, Birds And More

RACM Board Overrules Taylor, Neighbors, Recommends Funding For Cudahy Farms Development

Move sets up council showdown over affordable housing proposal.

DNR: 750-Acre Big Island Fire In Green Lake County Now 100% Contained

DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure

DNR Suppressing 720-Acre Wildfire In Green Lake County

Conserve Water, Fix A Leak This Week

Wisconsin Tree Leaders Recognized For Exceptional Community Service

Support Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff

All Donations Matched On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form

Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn

Forecasted Wind And Dry Weather Mean Increased Wildfire Risk

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Capital Budget Projected to Generate Over $7 Billion in Economic Activity and 37,000 Jobs Statewide

East National Flats Begin To Climb

Apartment building rising at busy southside intersection.

Gov. Evers Appoints Phil Grassmann as Rusk County Sheriff

Wisconsin Debating New Regulations For Wolf Hunting

Regulations would protect wolf dens, shorten timeline for registering wolf kills

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

Proposed Walleye Fishing Regulation Change On Crescent Lake In Oneida County

Public Meeting March 18, 2025

City Wants To Advance Affordable Housing Development, Alderwoman Not So Sure

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor raises concerns about potential 1,145-unit Cudahy Farms development. DCD proposes subsidy.

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program

Incidental Take Notice For Statewide Infrastructure Projects And Rare Fish

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

Judge’s Order Extending Stay on 5 Construction is a Win for Wisconsin’s Environment

DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More Than $103 Million in Key Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds

Apply For The 2025 Elk Season

Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects

Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

2025 Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1

A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System

DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest

Sunset Hike Tomorrow at Havenwoods State Forest

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

DNR Awards $6 Million In Grant Funds To Protect Surface Water

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid

Governor proposes key investments to fight PFAS contamination statewide, remove lead from service lines, homes, and schools

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

Milwaukee County Leaders Celebrate New Highway Maintenance Facility

New Building Will Improve Operations, Increase Efficiency of Highway Maintenance in the Northern Region of Milwaukee County

Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin

Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.

Habitat Restoration Planned in Kletzsch Park

Project will support habitats for forest and wetland dwelling birds and amphibians.

DNR Reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Merganser Collected From Milwaukee County

Natural Resources Foundation, DNR Partner To Release New Short Film Highlighting Conservation Work At Rush Creek State Natural Area

DNR To Begin Prescribed Burns Across The State

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Future Wildlife Management Objectives

DNR Offers Ready-To-Plant Oak Seedlings

Four Species Are Available For Purchase

Vehicles Falling Through Ice; Be Extra Careful On Frozen Waterbodies

Remember that no ice is 100% safe.

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

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

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce $1 Million in Grant Awards to Support Farmer-Led Conservation and Clean Water Efforts

Governor announces increased funding for program in next budget

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers, Producers, Agricultural Industries Statewide

Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget will invest more than $80 million to support the success of Wisconsin farmers and processors, future of state’s agricultural industries

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

Learn About Ecology And Management Of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area On Feb. 18

Gov. Evers Announces New Plans to Combat PFAS, Protect Kids and Families from Harmful Contaminants, and Expand Access to Clean, Safe Drinking Water

DNR Now Hiring State Park System Seasonal Staff

Open Positions Available Across The State

Prepare For Spring Conditions With Flood Insurance

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

Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf

Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.

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

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

How to Prevent and Prepare for Wildfires in Wisconsin

State has more than 1,000 per year. Nearly half of its towns, cities, villages at high risk.

Fincantieri ACE Marine Joins DNR’s Green Tier Program

As a Tier 1 participant, FAM will undertake the development and implementation of an environmental management system within the coming year.

DNR Announces Primary Results Of Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer And Predator Study

The purpose of this study was to determine how CWD impacts deer populations

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

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

Learn About Sturgeon And Walleye Management In The Winnebago System On Jan. 22

The second meeting of a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin will take place on Jan. 22.

Wisconsinites Invited To Participate In Wisconsin Conservation Congress Resolution Process

OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

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

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve Over $10 Million in Grants to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster State’s Waterborne Commerce

Give To Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources Fund This Tax Season

Make A Donation On Your Tax Form

Take Action To Protect Our Waters From Aquatic Invasive Species This Winter

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Manitowoc County

Baiting And Feeding Bans To Begin Feb. 1, Public Meeting Scheduled

Activists Occupy Wisconsin DNR Offices to Protest Enbridge Oil Pipeline Permit

50 people protested, one arrested, three escorted from building by police.

DNR To Host Career Fairs Across State

Protect Wisconsin’s Waters By Reducing Your Salt Use This Winter

DNR Wardens, Civilian Staff Honored For Heroic Acts Of Public Service

Awards Recognized Valor, Lifesaving And Meritorious Service

Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks

Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.

No Ice Is 100% Safe: Be Careful On Frozen Waterbodies

Conversion Therapy Case Tests ‘Legislative Veto’ Power in Wisconsin

Little known JCRAR committee has blocked several regulations introduced by Evers administration.

DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2026 State Park And Forest 12-Month Vehicle Admission Pass

Design Contest Open To High School Students Across Wisconsin

Federal Regulators Deny Petitions to Reduce Protections for Wolves

Wisconsin Bear Hunters, other groups in nation petitioned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Chippewa County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting Scheduled

Experience Winter In A New Light At A DNR Candlelight Hike

Visit Bald Eagle Watching Days In Sauk Prairie Jan. 18

All Events Are Free And Open To The Public

Learn About Fisheries Management In Northeast Wisconsin At Upcoming DNR Public Meetings

OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.

Applications For Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Funding Due Feb. 14

DNR Seeking Public Comment For ATV/UTV Mapping And Communication Grant Project Application

Once-Controversial Menomonee Valley Building Sold For Redevelopment

Breunig buys building, advancing housing conversion.

DNR To Host Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule

Can Mock Beaver Dams Restore Wisconsin’s Wetlands?

Human-made, beaver dam analogs could have big benefits.

Climate Change Brings State More Winter Days Above Freezing

Milwaukee County has added 13 days above freezing, new report finds