Skip to main content

Newsroom

Search DNR News

Education | Emergency | Safety | Forest Fire

Elevated Fire Danger Statewide March 12-13

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid burning this week due to elevated fire danger throughout the state.  Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy conditions are in the forecast for the beginning part of this week. Although parts of the state are predicted to see rain on Wednesday, the precipitation is expected to miss the northern part of Wisconsin.

Recreation | Safety | ATV

ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe And Wear A Helmet This Spring

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to make safety their number one priority this spring.

Recreation | Fishing

New DNR Fishing Tournament Registration Requirement Takes Effect April 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that fishing tournaments that are statewide or regional in nature, seasonal without specific fishing dates or that have fewer than 20 boats or 100 participants will be required to register with the DNR starting April 1. Registration of these tournaments will be free of charge.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Groundwater

Groundwater Awareness Week Is March 10-16

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Groundwater Awareness Week March 10-16, 2024.

2024 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.