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Monitoring | Public Health | Fishing

New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Black Earth Creek

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for Black Earth Creek to the confluence with Blue Mound Creek in Dane County following results of fish sampling conducted in 2020.

Recreation | Regulations | Public Input

DNR Proposes Point Beach State Forest Master Plan Variance To Designate 3.3 Miles Of Equestrian Trail

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing a variance to the Point Beach State Forest Master Plan to designate a pilot equestrian trail at the property.

Education | Events | Training | Education

DNR To End Online Hunter Education Option For Students Under Age 18

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the temporary all-online hunter education course option will end at midnight on Sunday, March 20, 2022, for those under 18-years-old.

Environmental Protection | Events | Public Input

WCC Virtual Spring Hearing Begins April 11 At 7 P.M.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) today announced the Spring Hearing will once again be held online. 

Regulations | Hunt

DNR Seeking Public Input On Fall Migratory Game Bird Hunting Season Structure

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host three public hearings to present information on the proposed 2022 migratory game bird season and gather public input on the structure of the season. The public hearings will be held via Zoom starting at 7 p.m. on March 8-10.