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Safety | Drinking Water

National Drinking Water Week Is May 4-10

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of clean drinking water and recognizing the dedicated professionals working to keep our water clean in celebration of National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10.

Education | Enforcement | Environmental Protection | Regulations | Invasives

Two Online Aquatic Animal Dealers Convicted In Eight Wisconsin Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced two national online suppliers of aquatic animals have been convicted in multiple Wisconsin county circuit courts for ignoring warnings from the DNR and repeatedly shipping illegal invasive species to schools, residents and businesses.

Awards | Recreation | Hunt

Two Hunters Receive Ethical Hunting Award

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently named two individuals the 2024 Ethical Hunter Award recipients for outstanding individual acts that aided other hunters during the archery and firearm deer hunts.

Environmental Protection | Safety | Forest Fire

Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger This Entire Week

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. If you are in an area of High or Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning.

Monitoring | Permit | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial invertebrates, which may result from the Oakdale Electric Co-op Fort McCoy Project in Monroe County.