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Environmental Protection | Public Input

DNR To Host Listening Session For Proposed Annual Glacial Lake Grantsburg Water Management Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public listening session for the proposed Annual Glacial Lake Grantsburg Water Management Plan on March 9 at the Grantsburg Public High School as part of the public review and comment period.

Awards | Urban Forests

Wisconsin Tree Champions Lauded For Outstanding Community Service

The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced their annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state.

Awards | Staff

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To John Pohlman

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Property Planner John Pohlman was awarded the 2022 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award. Pohlman received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

Recreation | Safety | Outdoor Recreation

Columbia County Handgun Range To Close Temporarily For Safety Adjustments

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area will be closed starting Feb. 23 to address safety concerns for shooters.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin in order to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.