Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping

The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals

Food Waste Now 20% of Wisconsin Trash, New DNR Study Shows

More than 900,000 tons of edible food and scraps went to landfills in 2024.

Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up

Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.

Court Rules Against Public’s Access to Beach Along Lake Michigan

Paul Florsheim got a $313 trespassing citation. Shorewood judge's ruling will be appealed.

Bug-Tracking Project Will Help Monitor Health of Wisconsin Waters

Tracking aquatic insects, a key indicator of health of lakes, rivers, streams.

Shorewood Beach Showdown Tests Who Owns Lake Michigan’s Sand

A professor ticketed for trespassing near Atwater Park is pushing courts to open dry shoreline to the public.

DNR Encourages New Riders to Give Snowmobiling a Try

Stewardship Friends Grants Approved for 32 DNR Improvement Projects

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $205.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library Program Returns for 2026

Samers Bay Breakwall Project to Resume in February

Prepare for Spring and Summer Storms With Flood Insurance