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DNR Seeking Public Comments On Central Sand Plains Draft Regional Master Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the Central Sand Plains Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis which outlines proposed future resource management and public use and development of DNR-managed properties within the Central Sand Plains Ecological Landscape.  The public may submit comments through a variety of opportunities, including in-person and virtual public meetings.

Education | Enforcement | Environmental Protection | Invasives

Help Stop The Spread Of Invasive Species This Summer

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters to help stop the spread of invasive, nonnative plants and animals in our waters.  

Events | Recreation | Hunt

DNR To Co-Host Waterfowl Hunters Expo Aug. 27

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and waterfowl conservation organizations will again co-host the Waterfowl Hunters Expo on Aug. 27, 2022 at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh.

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Recycling

DNR Awards Grants To Rural Communities For Recycling Electronics

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded more than $85,000 in E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grants for 15 projects in 13 counties that will host an electronics collection site or event in 2022 or the first half of 2023. The grants will help fund three permanent electronics collection sites and up to 16 one-day collection events.

Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Give Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators A Lift During Pollinator Week, June 20-26

In celebration of Pollinator Week, June 20-26, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to protect native pollinators by creating pollinator-friendly habitat, volunteering to monitor pollinator species and learning more about the bees, butterflies and birds buzzing in their own backyards.