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Environmental Protection | Safety | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.

Enforcement | Legal

DNR Concludes Investigation Into 2019 Fatal Boat Crash On Mississippi River

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with partner agencies, today announced the investigation into a 2019 fatal boat crash has come to a conclusion with a conviction.

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.