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Recreation | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Comments On North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the North Central Forest Draft Regional Master Plan and Environmental Analysis, which outlines proposed future resource management and public use and development of DNR-managed properties within the North Central Forest Ecological Landscape.

Awards | Environmental Protection | Brownfields

DNR Awards Loans To Support Redevelopment In City Of Madison

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced loan awards totaling over $1.3 million to the city of Madison to support the cleanup of contaminated soil at three properties associated with the Huxley Yards redevelopment project on the city’s north side.

Education | Events | Fishing

DNR To Host Two Open Houses At Fish Facilities On Saturday, Oct. 11

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend two free open house events on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee and the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine.

About/General | Tree Planting

DNR Tree And Shrub Seedling Sales To Begin Oct. 6

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting seedling orders from Wisconsin landowners for trees and shrubs to be planted in spring 2026, starting Oct. 6, 2025.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Invasives

Waterfowl Hunters Can Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds migratory bird hunters that they are essential partners in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species during the fall hunting seasons.