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Monitoring | Regulations | Regulations

Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Remains Closed For 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2023. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.

Recreation | Safety | Outdoor Recreation

UPDATED: Sinkhole Detected On Hank Aaron State Trail

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed effective immediately between the 76th St. and 89th St. access points.

Monitoring | Safety | Air Quality

DNR Issues Statewide Air Quality Advisory Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a statewide air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Amherst Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Amherst is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes upgrades to Well #1 and Well #2 within in the Village of Amherst.

Monitoring | Safety | Forest Fire

UPDATE: Pallet Fire In Waushara County 100% Contained

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 730-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma.