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Monitoring | Regulations | Public Input

DNR Accepting Applications For Wolf Advisory Committee

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee (WAC). Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m.

Awards | Staff

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Shaili Pfeiffer

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Shaili Pfeiffer, Natural Resources Staff Specialist in the Water Use Section, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Rebecca Wallace Award. Pfeiffer received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Give To Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund This Tax Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The fund has helped the DNR conserve hundreds of species in Wisconsin.

Safety | Boat

Boaters, Paddlers: Spring Weather May Create Hazards

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and paddlers that spring storms with high winds, fluctuating temperatures, cold water and potential flood conditions can make navigating lakes and rivers dangerous.

Financial Assistance | Recycling

DNR Providing $250,000 In Grants For Recycling Electronics In Underserved Areas

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant. The grants are for projects that will host an electronics collection site or event between June 2025 and December 2026. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30.