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Financial Assistance | Landowner

Town Of Washington Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that the Town of Washington has applied for a 25% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 21 acres of land in the Town of Washington in Door County.

Events | Outdoor Recreation

Sugar River State Trail Celebrates 50 Years

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sugar River State Trail on Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at the trailhead at the New Glarus Depot in New Glarus. Celebrate this anniversary with short announcements from local officials and trail partners, followed by a bike ride and refreshments provided by the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce. 

Events | Parks

Aztalan State Park Celebrates 75 Years

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Friends of Aztalan State Park invite the public to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Aztalan State Park at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The celebration will include speakers, tours, cake and free park admission.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | PFAS

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to share updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 18th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.

Safety | Hunt

Where Can We Practice Shooting? DNR To Host Next Hunting Webinar Oct. 19

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the fourth of several educational hunting webinars on Oct. 19 for anyone new to hunting or looking to learn more about hunting.