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Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Water Use

DNR Offering Surface Water Grant Funding

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Surface Water Grant Program today announced it is accepting applications from eligible organizations to support projects that protect and restore Wisconsin waterbodies.

Recreation | Outdoor Recreation

Outdoors For All: Explore The Outdoors With Adaptive Equipment And All-Terrain Wheelchairs

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. DNR adaptive equipment rentals and all-terrain wheelchair reservations through Access Ability Wisconsin (AAW) help ensure that everyone can make memories and learn new skills in Wisconsin's outdoors.

Safety | Boat

Wearing A Life Jacket Saves Lives

It’s peak boating season, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters that wearing a life jacket could save your life.

Education | Environmental Protection | Permit | Air Permits

DNR And EPA To Host Air Permit Public Engagement Webinar

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is holding a Public Engagement Webinar to teach the public how to participate in the air permit approval process. The two-part webinar will be held via Zoom on the afternoons of Sept. 14 and 15, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monitoring | PFAS

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding online listening sessions on Wednesday, July 21, to seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 15th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.