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Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Spills

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Walworth County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure discharge to an unnamed tributary in Walworth County that is impacting Geneva Lake.

Safety | Outdoor Recreation

Keep Safety Top Of Mind As Weather Fluctuates

With temperatures warming, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind when heading outside.

Monitoring | Public Health | Hunt

DNR Releases Summary Of 2025 CWD Sampling Efforts

With the conclusion of the 2025 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares a summary of the year’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling efforts.

License | Recreation | Hunt

Application Period For The 2026 Elk Season Opens March 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin's 2026 elk hunt will open Sunday, March 1, and close on Sunday, May 31. Applicants and selected hunters will see increased opportunities again in 2026. These include increased application options and license availability, coupled with a longer hunting season.

Awards | Urban Forests

2026 Wisconsin Urban Forestry Award Winners Announced

The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state.