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Environmental Protection | Watersheds

EPA Approves Total Maximum Daily Load Study To Improve Water Quality For Lake Pepin, Tributaries

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on July 21, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) approved the Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus study.

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 18 for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area.

Safety | Hunt

Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season.

Construction | Parks

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a parking lot repaving project on the North Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park will begin in early August 2026.

About/General | About

DNR Service Center Counters, Call Center Unavailable Aug. 26-27

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026.