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Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin in order to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.

Awards | Surface Water

DNR Awards $6.5 Million In Grants To Help Restore And Protect Wisconsin’s Surface Water

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource (DNR)’s Surface Water Grant Program today announced it has awarded over $6.5 million in grant funding to nonprofit organizations, lake associations and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. Funding will be used to help restore and protect our state’s surface water resources in 2023 and beyond.

Safety | Lakes

Permanent Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ice anglers that it’s time to remove their permanent ice shanties from Wisconsin’s waters. 

Business | Environmental Protection | Green Tier

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Green Tier Contract With Northern Engraving Corporation

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for public comments on a proposed Green Tier contract with Northern Engraving Corporation (NEC) for their locations in Sparta, Holmen and West Salem, Wisconsin.

Events | Public Health | Wells

DNR To Host Informational Meeting Regarding Special Well Casing Depth Area In The Towns of Hudson And Warren

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting an informational meeting regarding trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination and the Special Well Casing Depth Area (SWCDA) in the towns of Hudson and Warren in St. Croix County. The meeting will be Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Hudson High School at 5:30 p.m.