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DNR Announces New Upper Mississippi River System Report

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of a new report regarding the Ecological Status and Trends of the Upper Mississippi River System.

Events | Recreation | Outdoor Recreation

Join Us For The North Mendota Trail Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Dane County Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, celebrating the opening of a new shared-use trail connection through Governor Nelson State Park.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Drinking Water

DNR Offering Free Well Water Screening At Farm Technology Days

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is once again providing free well screening for nitrate at Farm Technology Days July 12-14.

Events | Recreation | Hunt

2022 Elk Hunt Application Winners Announced

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that three lucky Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk during the 2022 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 15.

Enforcement | Recreation | Regulations | Safety | Boat

Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to keep safety top of mind before casting off this Fourth of July holiday weekend, one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways.