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Public Health | PFAS

New Toolkit Available To Help Local Leaders Address PFAS Contamination In Drinking Water 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) today announced a new tool to assist community leaders and elected officials in understanding their options for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water.

Recreation | Fishing

General Inland Fishing Season Opens May 6

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023-2024 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 6. All regulations and license requirements apply.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Air Quality

DNR Celebrates Air Quality Improvements, Accomplishments During Clean Air Month

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Clean Air Month this May by celebrating the accomplishments of the last 20 years, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin.

About/General | Forests

Celebrating Wisconsin's Vital Rural And Urban Forests This Arbor Day

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Friday, April 28 as Arbor Day in Wisconsin and April 22-28 as Forest Appreciation Week.

Recreation | Hunt

Share Turkey Season With Family And Friends This Spring

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to share their turkey hunting experience with friends and family by bringing someone new along during this 40th spring turkey hunting season.