Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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

Gov. Evers, DNR Ring in 2025 Kicking Off 125th Anniversary of Wisconsin State Park System

McKinley Marina Getting New Boat Launches

Milwaukee County Parks putting finishing touch on marina parking lot project.

Kick Off The 125th Anniversary Of The Wisconsin State Park System With A First Day Hike

2025 Brings 125th Anniversary Celebration of Wisconsin Park System

State's system of state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas span more than 300,000 acres with usage soaring.

Wisconsin Mom Pushing for Adult-Sized Changing Tables to Serve Disabled 

Sarah Knowles wants more universal changing stations across the state, nation.

Inland Trout Early Catch And Release Season Opens Jan. 4

Gov. Evers Appoints Dr. Karen Hyun to Serve as DNR Secretary

Insurers Add PFAS Exclusions to Liability Policies

Will state's businesses and farms be more careful about polluting if losses not covered?

DNR Celebrates Successful 2024 Elk Hunting Season

City Of Schofield Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

Grant Requested For Stewardship Project In City Of Schofield

Kick Off The 125th Anniversary Of The Wisconsin State Park System With A First Day Hike

Incidental Take Notice For Crawford County

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

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Menominee County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Restarted

DNR’s Green Tier Program Welcomes Three New Legacy Communities

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

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves More Than $81 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin, Republican Members Delay Approval of Funding for Critical UW System Building Projects

Republican legislators delay the reallocation more than $70 million in building projects for UW System, continuing obstruction of critically needed projects

DNR Reminds Anglers That Musky Season Closes Statewide Dec. 31

DNR Extending Incidental Take Public Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats

Public Comment Period Now Open Through Jan. 15

Incidental Take Notice For Door County

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

DNR Investigating Spill Of Enbridge Line 6 Pipeline

DNR Seeks Nominations For 2024 Ethical Hunter Award

Award Nominations Due Jan. 31

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

Danger, Thin Ice, Experts Warn

Fluctuating temperatures make ice cover on lakes and ponds dangerous.

New Legal Actions Oppose Enbridge Oil Pipeline

Bad River Band and state environmental groups challenge DNR permits.

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan Update

Comment Period Open Through Jan. 31, 2025

Milwaukee Secures Almost $90 Million of Wisconsin’s $444 Million Wastewater Funding

Financing awarded to 50 communities for building or improving wastewater infrastructure.

DNR, Partners Awarded $1 Million To Improve Understanding Of Water Quality, Fish Consumption And Related Health Issues In Central Wisconsin

DNR Awards Loan To Support Redevelopment In City Of West Allis

Loan Will Support Activities To Clean Up Contamination

Snowmobilers: Prepare Now For Upcoming Season

Focus On Education, Safety

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce 2025 Urban Forestry Program Grant Recipients

Grants will help increase urban forest canopy, improve quality of life and public health

Wisconsin Environmental Groups Take Legal Action Challenging Line 5 Pipeline Permits