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Safety | Snowmobile

Sled Safe: Five Snowmobile Fatalities Reported So Far In 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports five snowmobile fatalities so far this month and urges all snowmobile operators to make safety the top priority for every ride.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Confirms First CWD Detection In Wild Deer Harvested In Waupaca County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Waupaca County in the town of Harrison, within 10 miles of the Shawano, Marathon and Portage County borders.

Maps | Monitoring | Public Health | Urban Forests

DNR Shares Results From Summer 2022 Milwaukee Heat Mapping Campaign

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that results from a heat mapping campaign conducted in the summer of 2022 are now available. The campaign was coordinated by the DNR, Groundwork Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.

Environmental Protection | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Comment On New Charter Supporting Climate Resilience

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on a new charter to encourage businesses, non-government organizations and communities to combat the effects of climate change in our state.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Public Input

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Session For Proposed Wolf Management Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public listening session for the proposed Wolf Management Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 as part of the public review and comment period.