Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Enbridge’s Line 5 Has Another Frac Out as Reroute Challenge and Intimidation Concerns Escalate

Incidental Take Notice for Marquette County

Blue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes

State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Support for 49 Projects to Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, Trail Projects, and Support Safer Routes to School Across the State

Over $32 million is being awarded to communities across the state through the Transportation Alternatives Program

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin DNR Urge Release of $10 Million to Address PFAS

GOP legislators haven't released funds for safe drinking water, testing and replacing polluted wells.

Half of People Killed This Year in Wisconsin Off-Road Vehicle Crashes Were Over 60

State law only requires people under age 38 to take safety courses.

DNR Confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Wild Deer in Washington County

State Will Spend $905,000 to Help Conserve 1,250 Acres in North Woods

Natural Resources Board approves acquisition of conservation easement from Uihlein family trust.

Keep Young Wildlife Wild

DNR Seeking Volunteers and Landowners to Teach Hunters of All Experience Levels

Rising Wolf Claims Put Squeeze on Wisconsin Conservation Budget

DNR says more money for livestock and dog losses means less for hundreds of at-risk species statewide.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $374 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Can Wisconsin’s Stressed Oak Trees Be Saved?

Arborists say early signs of off-color leaves and thinning canopies are a critical window to act before trees die back further.

As Supplier Backs Out, Milwaukee Scrambles To Maintain Fluoride In Water

No bids for a new contract left the utility cutting fluoride doses while hunting the open market for shipments.

Incidental Take Notice for La Crosse County

Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands

Incidental Take Notice for Door County

Incidental Take Notice for Jackson County

North Shore Parking Lot Reconstruction Begins at Devil’s Lake State Park

Incidental Take Notice for Monroe County

Milwaukee’s Sewer System Is a Success Story

The massive system beats national benchmarks and is far stronger than 20 years ago.

Incidental Take Notice for Sauk County

WEC CEO Says Oracle Will Meet Tough Data Center Finance Rules

Utility leader backs $15 billion Port Washington project despite lawsuit and credit downgrade.

Become a Community Scientist by Surveying Wildlife for the DNR

Incidental Take Notice for Columbia County

Wisconsin Conservation Congress and DNR Align on Mission to Protect Wisconsin’s Resources

Incidental Take Notice for Marquette County

Portion of Hank Aaron State Trail to Close During Wisconsin State Fair

Alternate Route Available

DNR Investigating Allegations Against Sewerage District

Whistleblower report alleges Veolia falsified reports on water quality, equipment and sewage dumps.

Boat Safe and Share the Water This Summer

DNR Announces 2025 Warden of the Year

DNR Now Accepting Nominations for Recycling Excellence Awards

Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires

About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.

Incidental Take Notice for Door County

DNR Providing $150,000 in Grants for Recycling Electronics in Underserved Areas

Gov. Evers Appoints Mike Amman to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board

Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit

Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.

Incidental Take Notice for Burnett County

Rainbow Summer Festival Canceled.

Worst Smoke On Record Leaves Wisconsin Residents Gasping For Clean Air

DNR says conditions are “unhealthy for everybody” as Canadian and Minnesota fires fuel haze and ashfall.

DNR Fisheries Research Project Receives Top National Honor

DNR Announces Results of 2026 Operation Dry Water

Minnesota and Canadian Wildfires Bring Hazardous Pollution to Wisconsin

May blanket entire state by Thursday. Wisconsin DNR issues air quality advisory.

DNR Uses Restitution From Kayaker Who Faked Death to Fund Public Service Equipment

Black-Necked Stilt Numbers Soar in Wisconsin

ATV Crashes Up in Wisconsin, Alcohol Use a Factor

Some legislators want to strengthen OWI laws. The Tavern League opposes this.

MMSD Commission Selects Firm to Conduct Independent, Third-Party Performance Audit

Commission also names independent, five-person advisory committee to oversee audit process

Environmental Groups Sue DNR Over Port Washington Data Center Review

Lawsuit says state skipped a full environmental impact statement for the $15 billion project.

East National Flats Welcome First Residents

New development anchors key Walker's Point intersection, serves as gateway to Harbor District.

Sierra Club Wisconsin and MEAfte File Lawsuit After State Regulators Abandon Required Environmental Review for Port Washington Data Center

DNR Highlights Accessible Outdoor Options for Universal Recreation Month

Incidental Take Notice for Sauk County

Invasive Pale Swallow-Wort Detected in Wisconsin

DATCP Accepting Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Through September 15

July Fourth: Ride Sober, It’s Part of the Fun

DNR Drawdown of Collins Marsh Wildlife Area to Improve Wildlife Habitat

Two Waukesha County Communities Want Milwaukee’s Water

They would join city of Waukesha in tapping Lake Michigan, but only after high-stakes vote.

Enbridge To Pay $275,000 Over 2019 Wisconsin Pipeline Spill

DOJ says company waited more than a year to report hazardous leak from Line 13 in Fort Atkinson.

Wisconsin DOJ Announces $275,000 Settlement With Enbridge (U.S.), Inc. for Alleged Hazardous Substance Spills Law Violation

DNR Celebrates 75 Years of State Natural Areas

Incidental Take Notice for Jackson County

Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results

DNR Seeking Public Comment on State Park System Strategic Plan Update

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Wolf River State Trail (Langlade County) Master Plan

Initial Public Comment Period Open Through July 31

Wisconsin DOJ Announces Two Settlements Totaling $325,000 With Wrr Environmental Services Co., Inc. for Alleged Air Pollution Control and Hazardous Waste Management Law Violations

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget Proposals That Jeopardize Protections for Natural Resources, Efforts to Bolster 21st-Century Infrastructure, and Critical Disaster Response Needs in Wisconsin

Ride Smart This Father’s Day Weekend

Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.

56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.

Incidental Take Notice for Ozaukee County

Learn and Take Action During Invasive Species Awareness Weekend

Northern Highland Fishery Research Area Celebrates 80 Years of Internationally Recognized Fisheries Science

Wisconsin Now Lets Drivers Buy State Park Passes With DMV Renewal

New online and in-person option aims to boost convenience, visits and park funding statewide.

Incidental Take Notice for La Crosse County

Gov. Evers Announces New Evers Administration Initiative to Make It Easier Than Ever for Wisconsinites to Enjoy Wisconsin State Parks

New Evers Administration partnership between agencies enables Wisconsinites to purchase annual state park pass while renewing vehicle registration

DNR Seeking Landowners to Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters With Disabilities

Deadline To Apply Is July 1

MMSD Commission Authorizes Independent, Third-Party Performance Audit

AI-Powered Cameras Now Watch for Wildfires in Wisconsin

Xcel Energy has 8 cameras each monitoring 70 miles of land across northeast Wisconsin.

Private Property Signs Bar Walking Along Lake in Ozaukee County

Property owner who helped put up signs north of nature reserve complains of abuse.

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 6-7

State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived

Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement

Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.

DNR Hosting Listening Session to Gather Feedback About Pfas Law Program Development

Incidental Take Notice for Marquette County

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce First Pfas Settlement With Tyco to Clean Up Water, PFAS Contamination for Wisconsinites in Marinette County

Settlement to hold PFAS polluter accountable marks one of the largest settlements stemming from an enforcement referral by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in state history

Portion of Pierce County Islands State Wildlife Area Temporarily Closed for Improvements

Why Milwaukee’s Lead Pipe Program Is Cheaper, Faster — And Still At Risk

Drilling cuts costs and speeds work, but rising prices and funding cuts cloud the long-term picture.

Take Action on Invasive Species This June

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure in Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 6-7

State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived

DNR Celebrates the Importance of Wisconsin’s Trails

Public Input Meeting on Veterans Park Lagoon Feasibility Study

Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact

Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.

DNR Awards Grant to Support Redevelopment in Cuba City

Funds Will Support Activities To Clean Up Contamination

Slow Down: Give Turtles a Brake During Nesting Season

DNR Seeking Public Input on Great Lakes Beach Listings

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant to Barron County

Funds Will Support Contamination Assessment

EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs

Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.

Gov. Evers Announces Wild Rice Stewardship Council Members

Created by Gov. Evers in 2025, council aims to boost statewide efforts preserving practice of wild rice stewardship

Circuit Court Issues Order Limiting Pipeline Construction While Lawsuit Over Line 5 Permits Moves Forward

DNR Celebrates Endangered Species Day

Extreme Fire Danger Friday, May 15, 2026

Red Flag Warning Issued For 11 Northern Wisconsin Counties

Wisconsin Experiencing Critical Fire Danger May 14-16