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Wisconsin NRB Virtual Meeting April 14

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the April board meeting to consider several proposed emergency rules and donations.

Enforcement | Recreation | Fishing

2021 Ojibwe Spring Harvest Season Underway

Spring in Wisconsin means warmer weather, melting ice and the start of the 2021 Ojibwe spring harvest season. 

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Invasives

DNR Launches Lake Protection Network To Prevent Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department recently awarded over $509,000 in funding for the new Lake Monitoring & Protection Network (LMPN) subprogram. This statewide network of natural resources professionals will help local communities prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protect their local waters' health.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Regulations | Safety | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Mosinee Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

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

About/General | Education | Recreation | Regulations | Hunt

Nearly 40,000 Acres Of Private Land Will Open To Turkey Hunters

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nearly 38,000 acres of private land will be open for public access to hunters this turkey season thanks to a partnership between the department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS).