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License | Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

Winter Free Fishing Weekend Opens Doors To The Outdoors Jan. 17-18

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18, 2026 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing.

Events | Industry | Employment

DNR To Host Career Fairs Across State

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting six career fairs across the state in early 2026. The fairs will be held in Spooner, Woodruff, Oshkosh, Milladore, Milwaukee and Fitchburg, starting Jan. 17.

Environmental Protection | Recycling

Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Waste This Holiday Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays.

Industry | Surface Water

Wisconsin’s Agriculture And Conservation Leaders Unite To Protect Our Waters And Strengthen Our Farms

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nearly 150 farmers, agricultural industry representatives, conservation organization members and government leaders gathered at the Agriculture & Conservation Roundtable on Dec. 9 to tackle one of Wisconsin’s most pressing challenges: keeping our waters drinkable, fishable and swimmable while sustaining the productivity of our farms.

Monitoring | Publications and Reports | Water Use

DNR Releases Its 2024 Water Withdrawal Report

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2024 Report on Water Withdrawals, which gives an overview of the past 10 years of water withdrawals throughout Wisconsin.