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Awards | Financial Assistance | Stewardship

Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 29 DNR Improvement Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 25 non-profit organizations for improvement at DNR properties across the state. Governor Evers’ State Building Commission approved the funding, which includes 29 projects for a total of $326,600 in stewardship grants, leveraging $371,500 in matching contributions and $3.4 million in total project costs.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Old 73 Bridge project.

Financial Assistance | Public Health | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Mayville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of the existing water treatment system in the City of Mayville.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Confirms CWD In Second Wild Deer Harvested In Sheboygan County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms that a second wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Lyndon in Sheboygan County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 4-5 year-old doe taken during the 2022 gun deer season.

About/General | Employment

DNR Now Hiring State Park Seasonal Staff

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.