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Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Volunteer

Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 9

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to participate in Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day and help search for invasives across the state on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.

Recreation | Parks

DNR Offers Universal Recreation With Outdoor Options For All

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that Wisconsin’s state parks, forests and recreation areas offer a variety of universal recreation options available across the state. These include equipment available to borrow, such as adaptive kayaks, all-terrain wheelchairs and beach wheelchairs, and amenities such as accessible fishing piers, universal play areas and barrier-free accessible cabins for camping.

Awards | Safety | Warden Wire

DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Conservation Warden Bradley Dahlquist was recognized as the Warden of the Year for 2024.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Public Input

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia, Marquette And Waushara Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the ATC Grid Forward – Central Wisconsin Soil Boring Project in Columbia, Marquette and Waushara counties.

Recreation | Safety | ATV

ATV And UTV Safety Is A Must For Children This Summer

With thousands of children and teens across Wisconsin gearing up for outdoor adventures this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges families to take ATV and UTV safety seriously.