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Emergency | Safety | Forest Fire

UPDATED: DNR Suppressing 400-Acre Wildfire In Waushara County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the roughly 400-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The fire is now 99% contained.

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Announces 2023 Elk Hunt Application Winners

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that four Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk during the 2023 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 14.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Wausau Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Wausau is an applicant for funding for four projects through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Birchwood is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project would perform repairs on the elevated water tank and update the Well #1 chemical feed system.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Drinking Water

DNR Offering Free Well Water Screening At Farm Technology Days

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced they will provide free well water testing for nitrate at Farm Technology Days in Baraboo July 18-20.