Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

DNR Invites Wisconsin Libraries To Join ‘Check Out Wisconsin State Parks’ Program

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

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Facilities To Newport State Park Day-Use Area

Public Comment Period Open Through Nov. 25

DNR To Lift Special Order Requiring Burn Permits In 13 Counties Starting Nov. 9

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, DNR Announce More Than $273 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 86 Municipalities

Funding bolstered by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help replace lead service lines and address contaminants like PFAS

The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year

Gov. Evers has yet to appoint a replacement for Adam Payne. Power struggle with Legislature a factor.

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations For Research Study

DNR To Host Four Open Houses On Proposed Changes To Wisconsin’s Deer Management Units

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Campbellsport

Funds Will Support Assessment Of Contamination

Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Support Habitat Projects In Calumet, Dane, Florence, Sauk And Vilas Counties

Hunters Can Donate While Purchasing Licenses

Prepare For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In November

Invasive Carp Detected In The Lower Chippewa And Lower Black Rivers

DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference

Including one in Milwaukee. Supreme Court ruled legislative vetoes by Legislature's finance committee violated separation of powers.

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To The City Of Wisconsin Rapids

Funding Will Support Site Assessment Activities

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce 12 Key Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Projects Across Wisconsin

Stewardship projects statewide supported by over $7 million in grant investments

Wisconsin Experienced 250 More Wildfires Than Usual in 2024

Drought conditions continue to worsen across Wisconsin.

DNR, WisDOT Partner To Add 420 Acres Of Restored Habitat To Turtle Valley Wildlife Area

DNR To Host Public Meetings On Smallmouth Bass Management In Green Bay And Northern Lake Michigan

Don’t Spark A Wildfire: Exercise Caution While Towing Or Using Outdoor Equipment

Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2024

Purchase Your Sturgeon Spearing License By Oct. 31

Trail Planning Begins For Rib Mountain State Park

Evers Appoints Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer To DNR Board

After high-profile fight about appointee with expired term, Gov. Evers' appointees now control board.

Elevated Fire Weather Across Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s 2024 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 19

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

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Fincantieri ACE Marine

DNR Issues Special Fire Order Due To Ongoing Drought

DNR Reinstates Burning Permits Beginning Oct. 15 In 13 Wisconsin Counties

Celebrate Wisconsin Forest Products With The DNR

National Forest Products Week Is Oct. 20-26

Incidental Take Notice For Ashland County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Deer Management Unit Boundary Review

Baldwin, Collins Lead Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing October 12th as ‘National Loggers Day’

In Wisconsin, the forest products industry employs nearly 60,000 individuals

UPDATE: 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park 100% Contained, Hiking To Resume

Update: As of 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2024, the Stairway Fire at Roche-A-Cri has been 100% contained, and the park is once again open to hiking. However, the stairway and Mound Trail remain closed. The original release, sent Monday, Oct. 7, is below for reference.

Explore Wisconsin State Parks And Forests By Candlelight This Fall

State Supreme Court Will Review Lawmaker’s Power To Block Administrative Rules

Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit says Legislature has acted unconstitutionally.

DNR Confirms Cases Of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Chippewa, Jackson And Waukesha Counties

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves 50 Community Projects Across Wisconsin Supported by $50 Million State Budget Investment

DNR Seeking Public Input On 2024 Draft Water Management Program Review & Water Use Efficiency Goals And Objectives

DNR To Host Free Learning Sessions For Local Governments On Redevelopment

Assistance Available For Reuse Of Brownfield Properties

2023-24 DNR Sustainability And Business Support Report Released

DNR To Host Open House At Root River Fishery In Racine

DNR Suppressing 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park In Adams County

Explore Wisconsin’s Stunning Fall Foliage On Your Next Outdoor Adventure

County Has A Year To Cap Landfill It’s Struggled to Sell

DNR says action required on Greenfield property acquired via property tax foreclosure.

DNR Announces Recipients Of Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants

DNR Asks Hunters Near Town Of Stella To Donate Deer Tissue Samples For PFAS Testing

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

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

DNR Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Safe Drinking Water Act

Wisconsin To Experience Increasing Fire Danger This Week

Check Fire Danger Before Burning

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

Wisconsin DNR Endorses Moving Line 5 Pipeline

But groups may challenge newly-released environmental impact statement.

DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship

Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.

New Great Lakes Water Standards Would Apply Only to New Ships, Limiting Impact

Existing vessels are exempt from installing treatment systems to control the spread of invasive species.

DNR Report Highlights Volunteer Contributions At State Natural Areas In 2023

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

DNR Announces Grant To Build Hunting Community

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly $460,000 In Grants Awarded To Small Public Water Systems With PFAS And Manganese Contamination

Grants to help ensure access to clean drinking water for schools, day cares, apartment complexes, businesses, and more

Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Shares Recommendations For Chapter NR 40 Revisions

County Deploying $1.3 Million in Environmental Cleanup Grants

Projects including adding sand to Bradford beach, improving animal habitats along Menomonee River.

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

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?

Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.

DNR issues Environmental Impact Statement for Line 5 pipeline

Agency will now decide whether to allow construction of the controversial pipeline

DNR Announces 2023 Warden Of The Year

Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 14

Hunt Smart And Safe This Deer Season

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Wiota Sanitary District #1 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

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

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant Recipients

Invasive Mussels Found in Inland Wisconsin Lake For First Time

Quagga mussels discovered in Geneva Lake during routine monitoring.

Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County

Mecan River Fishery Area Chicago Road Access Point Closed For Maintenance Sept. 4-13

2024 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Below Average Outlook

Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations

EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.

Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold

State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.

Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation

An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.

DNR Announces New Online Tool For Analyzing Water Quality On Lakes And Streams

DNR Accepting Pre-Applications For 2025 Surface Water Grants

Funds Will Help Protect And Improve Surface Water

Wisconsin State Parks Experienced Pandemic Boom, Now People Keep Coming Back

Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds park sticker sales in 2023 were up nearly 50% from 2019.

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Milwaukee County

Funds Will Support The Assessment Of Contamination

DNR Announces Partnership With University Of Wisconsin Schools For Greensnake Surveys

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce New Outreach Grant Program for Lead Service Line Replacement

Committee Will Study Possible Wisconsin Sandhill Crane Hunt

A legislative committee will recommend proposals for managing the population of sandhill cranes and their impacts on farms

DNR Announces New Grant Program To Help Small Public Water Systems Provide Safer Water

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Habitat Improvements Planned For Havenwoods State Forest

The public meeting will discuss planned habitat improvements for Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee.

Become A Community Scientist By Surveying Wildlife For The DNR

ATV And UTV Operators- Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement Aug. 2-4

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday At Wisconsin State Parks

Rice Lake High School Student Wins 2025 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest

Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results

South Shore Beach Reconstruction Scheduled for Fall

Bay View will likely have a new beach with cleaner water by next summer.

DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 17

Eligible Hunters – Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

Deadline To Apply Is Sept. 15

Emerald Ash Borer Now Confirmed In All 72 Wisconsin Counties

Wisconsin Anglers Will Soon Be Able To Carry Guns While Fishing

A 25-year-old rule will be dropped as part of settlement between DNR, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty.