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Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy
Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
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.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary
Stop blocking his appointees, governor pleads. GOP lawmakers defend their actions.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses
DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan
Charges that private meetings with pro-wolf group influenced plan ignoring science and public comments.
Nov 25th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
DNR Secretary Payne Resigns After Just 10 Months
Cites personal reasons as agency faces debates over wolf management, PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Regulators Propose New Wolf Management Plan
Plan doesn't include population target, drawing ire of Republican lawmakers and hunters.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water
Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.
May 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo
Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.
Apr 30th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan
Republicans spike proposal to preserve 70,000 acres of forest in northern Wisconsin.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments
Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy
But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees
Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Henry Redman
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.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Avoids Drama With New Secretary, New Board
Wednesday's meeting was first without expired members who had refused to resign.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Evers Wants $100 Million For PFAS, Will Republicans Back Proposal?
Residents with polluted water want solutions, but have waited years.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Water Quality Is The Priority For New DNR Secretary
Secretary-designee Adam Payne focused on addressing PFAS, other contamination
Jan 19th, 2023 by Mackenzie Krumme
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.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Evers Appoints New State DNR Leader
Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to replace outgoing Department of Natural Resources Secretary Preston Cole.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic
Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
