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Recreation | Safety | Dams

Dam Safety Awareness Day Spotlights Critical Infrastructure And Recreation Safety

Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Wisconsinites and visitors to recreate safely around the state's nearly 4,000 dams.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Public Health | Beaches

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

To keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update its beach health database.

Environmental Protection | Regulations | Safety | Forest Health

Protect Wisconsin’s Forests And Trees By Not Moving Firewood

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents and visitors to help protect the state’s trees where you live, play or camp by not transporting firewood long distances.

Contact Information | Public Health | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village of Rothschild Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Rothschild is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement lead service lines throughout the Village of Rothschild.

Regulations | Safety | Training | ATV

DNR Offering Funding To Organizations Promoting Safe ATV/UTV Operation

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced funding opportunities for organizations recruiting and training all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors. Organizations are encouraged to apply for this two-year program by June 28, 2021, for up to $297,000 in funding.