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Runoff Management Grants Annual Report Now Available

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2020-2021 Annual Report of Runoff Management Grants highlighting the work to stop polluted runoff from entering the state’s waters is available now.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Racine County

The Racine West 6th Street Sewer Relocation Project may result in the incidental taking of a rare snake under a permit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.

Enforcement | Regulations | Safety | Permits

Reminder: Wildfire Season Underway

With Wisconsin wildfire season underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to be fire smart this spring and get their free DNR annual burning permit.

About/General | Enforcement | Public Health | Reference | Regulations | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Continues Partnership With USDA To Manage Wolf Conflicts

With the recent delisting of wolves from the federal endangered species list, some livestock farmers and pet owners are wondering how this change affects Wisconsin’s wolf conflict program. While the delisting has prompted some changes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services (USDA-Wildlife Services) remains the first point of contact for reporting all wolf conflict incidents.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Safety | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Monroe 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 Monroe.