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The legs of a person wearing camo and rubber wading boots in shallow water are visible as the person holds up a net containing four or five whitefish.

Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting Sept. 28

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry. The DNR will host a virtual public meeting to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish, discuss the new permanent commercial whitefish rules package and share information obtained from onboard monitoring activities in Green Bay.

Tue, 09/21/2021 - 08:44

Monitoring | Public Health | Regulations | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Ladysmith Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Ladysmith is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water and wastewater systems. The project includes the replace the existing water system components and roadway components on parts of Lindoo Ave., Summit Ave., and 10th Ave.

Mon, 09/20/2021 - 08:44

Education | Environmental Protection | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Kieler SD #1 Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kieler SD #1 is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.

Fri, 09/17/2021 - 09:00

Ginny Coburn, with light skin tone, gray hair, a red baseball cap and glasses, smiles holding up her Volunteer Steward of the Year award.

Awards | Volunteer

DNR Names Whitewater Resident Ginny Coburn State Natural Areas Steward Of The Year

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Whitewater resident Ginny Coburn as the 2021 State Natural Areas Volunteer Steward of the Year for her work within the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest.

Thu, 09/16/2021 - 14:38

Two wild turkeys strut in an open area with sparse trees during fall.

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Reveals Season Outlook For Fall Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse And Woodcock Seasons

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the season outlook for ruffed grouse, woodcock and wild turkey, plus essential updates for hunters to be in the know ahead of the Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 season openers.

Thu, 09/16/2021 - 13:30

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