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Protect Wisconsin's Waters By Reducing Your Salt Use This Winter

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 27-31, 2025.

Awards | Staff

DNR Wardens, Civilian Staff Honored For Heroic Acts Of Public Service

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state officials recently lauded 16 DNR conservation wardens and one division staffer for lifesaving and heroic actions.

Education | Monitoring | Fishing

Learn About Walleye Management In Florence And Forest Counties On Jan. 14

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, Wisconsin, for the first meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.

Safety | Waterways

No Ice Is 100% Safe: Be Careful On Frozen Waterbodies

As snow is predicted over the next week in much of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be extra careful when traversing any frozen waterbody.

Parks

DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2026 State Park And Forest 12-Month Vehicle Admission Pass

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass.