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Financial Assistance | Aid

DNR Announces Additional Funding Now Available For Communities Impacted By Storm Damage

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that five communities impacted by severe weather last July will receive an additional $123,600 of aid from reserve funds.

About/General | Fishing

DNR Announces New Winnebago System Fisheries Biologists

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Margaret Stadig and Angelo Cozzola are the new Lake Winnebago System fisheries biologists. Both Stadig and Cozzola started their new roles on Monday, Feb. 14.

Environmental Protection | Hunt

DNR To Refund $10 Application Fee For 2021 Fall Wolf Harvest Permit Or Preference Point

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will refund the $10 application fee to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The department will restore all customer's wolf preference point records to their Fall 2021 pre-application status.

Construction | Environmental Impact Analysis

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Disposal Of Sediments From Mississippi River Dredging

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing a public meeting to discuss the disposal of dredged material from the Mississippi River. The meeting was previously scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Safety | Waste

Celebrate National Battery Day On Feb. 18

Ahead of National Battery Day on Feb. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the dangers of throwing used batteries and electronics in the trash.