Adam Payne

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.

Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary

Stop blocking his appointees, governor pleads. GOP lawmakers defend their actions.

Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses

DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.

Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan

Charges that private meetings with pro-wolf group influenced plan ignoring science and public comments.

DNR Secretary Payne Resigns After Just 10 Months

Cites personal reasons as agency faces debates over wolf management, PFAS pollution.

Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup

Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments

AG Kaul Announces Proposed $940,000 Settlement with Didion Milling and Didion Ethanol for Alleged Air Pollution Violations

August 9, 2023

Wisconsin Regulators Propose New Wolf Management Plan

Plan doesn't include population target, drawing ire of Republican lawmakers and hunters.

2023 Draft Wolf Management Plan Is Now Available

Plan Will Be Presented To NRB In October

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.

New Toolkit Available To Help Local Leaders Address PFAS Contamination In Drinking Water

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.

Trillion Tree Pledge: Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Planted More Than 12.9 Million Trees in 2022

More than 22.2 million trees planted in Wisconsin toward Trillion Tree Pledge commitment

Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan

Republicans spike proposal to preserve 70,000 acres of forest in northern Wisconsin.

DNR Announces New Green Tier Charter For Climate Action

DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments

Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.

Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse Contract Established In Wisconsin

First Market-Based Effort In America

DNR Secretary Appoints Steven Little Deputy Secretary; Mark Aquino Assistant Deputy Secretary

DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy

But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.

Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees

Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.

Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership

Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.

DNR Avoids Drama With New Secretary, New Board

Wednesday's meeting was first without expired members who had refused to resign.

Evers Wants $100 Million For PFAS, Will Republicans Back Proposal?

Residents with polluted water want solutions, but have waited years.

Water Quality Is The Priority For New DNR Secretary

Secretary-designee Adam Payne focused on addressing PFAS, other contamination

Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board

Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.

Evers Appoints New State DNR Leader

Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to replace outgoing Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole.

Senator Agard Applauds Appointment of Adam N. Payne to DNR Secretary

Gov. Evers Appoints Adam N. Payne to Serve as DNR Secretary

False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic

Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.

Baldwin, Sullivan, Tester, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis