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City Of Baraboo Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that the City of Baraboo has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 0.28 acres of land in the City of Baraboo in Sauk County.

Financial Assistance | Wells

DNR Now Accepting Applications For ARPA Well Compensation And Well Abandonment Grant Programs

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs. The DNR will accept applications until funding runs out.

Recreation | Fishing

Inland Trout Fishing Season Closes Oct. 15

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2022 general inland trout and salmon fishing season will close Oct. 15.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Blue Mounds Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Blue Mounds is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of a new booster station, electronics and structure in the village of Blue Mounds.

Recreation | Safety | Regulations

DNR Rule Change Directs Target Shooters In Columbia County To Designated Ranges

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County.