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Incidental Take Notice For Jefferson County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from the Cole Memorial Bridge project along State Highway 19 in Jefferson County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Surface Water

DNR Awards $6 Million In Grants To Help Restore And Protect Wisconsin’s Surface Water

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s recently announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin. Funding, which includes Healthy Lakes and Rivers grants as well as support for the Clean Boats, Clean Waters and Lake Monitoring and Protection Network programs, will be used to help restore and protect the state’s surface water resources in 2024 and beyond.

Recreation | Fishing

Learn About Inland Trout Management In Marinette And Oconto Counties On Feb. 19

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Monday, Feb. 19, at the DNR Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the fourth meeting of a six-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.

Recreation | Adventure

No Snow? No Problem: Find Your Adventure In Northern Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Wisconsinites and out-of-state visitors to take advantage of unusually warm winter temperatures to get outside and explore northern Wisconsin.  

About/General | Events | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Feb. 28

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations, and to receive a report of the 2023-2024 deer seasons.