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Environmental Protection | Permit | Safety | Forest Fire

Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn

Spring wildfire season is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities.

Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Releases New Glarus Snowy Owl Necropsy Results

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the necropsy results for a snowy owl recently found deceased in New Glarus.

Monitoring | Recreation | Fishing

Green Bay Walleye Reward Tag Study Continues In 2025

Together with Walleyes for Tomorrow, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the continuation of the walleye reward tag study in the Bay of Green Bay and its major tributaries.

Construction | Recreation | Parks

Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower To Open For Public Use When Weather Conditions Allow, Accessible Lookout Proposed In Capital Budget

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park will open for regular use by the public this spring as weather conditions allow.

Safety | ATV

Sponsors Of 2024-25 ATV Safety Enhancement Grant: Apply By March 15 For Supplemental Grant Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recipients of the ATV Enhancement Grant Program may apply now through March 15 for the new supplemental grant as provided in the state budget.