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Financial Assistance | Recreation | Environmental Impact Analysis

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Analysis Of Shooting Range Grant Funded Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award to the Brill Area Sportsmen's Club for a 100/200-yard rifle range project in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.

Safety | Hunt

Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer season as they start scouting properties.

Monitoring | Fishing

DNR Investigating Fish Kill In Isabelle Creek

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the investigation of a fish kill.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Merrimac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Merrimac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the rehabilitation of Well #1 in the village of Merrimac.

Endangered Resources

DNR Asks Public To Help Count Chimney Swifts Before They Migrate South

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to report chimney swift sightings to help monitor populations and locate important roost sites before they begin their migration south. The call to count is part of Swift Night Out, a continent-wide effort held to raise awareness about the decline of chimney swifts.