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Recreation | Safety | Dams

Dam Safety Awareness Day: Recreate Safely Around Wisconsin’s Dams

Ahead of the spring and summer recreation season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites and visitors to recreate safely around the state's nearly 4,000 dams.

Public Health | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Kewaunee Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Kewaunee is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Kewaunee.

Public Health | Safety |

Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Protect Yourself From Tick Bites

Tick season is here. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) remind the public to Fight the Bite by protecting themselves from tick bites that may lead to Lyme disease or other illnesses spread by ticks.

Environmental Protection | Fishing

DNR Announces New Angling Regulation For Walleye Rehabilitation On Four Lakes Of Concern In Oneida And Vilas Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new walleye slot limit this spring on Clear and Katherine lakes in Oneida County and Anvil and Laura lakes in Vilas County.

Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Wisconsin Family Finds Rare Fern Not Seen In 90 Years

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce that a Wisconsin family has rediscovered a rare cliff-dwelling fern not seen in 90 years.