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Environmental Protection | Safety | Forest Fire

As Leaves Fall, Wisconsin Wildfire Danger Increases

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the fall fire season is underway.

Industry | Green Tier

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Inland Packaging

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests public comments on the two Green Tier applications for Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC (Inland). The applications cover Inland’s Neenah and La Crosse facilities, respectively. If accepted, the proposal would allow the facilities to join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program.

Wildlife Habitat

Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend a local educational bat event.

Financial Assistance | Aid

DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) highlighted the importance of the State Revolving Fund programs at the Natural Resources Board meeting today.

Awards | Financial Assistance | Facilities and Lands

Village Of Fontana-On-Geneva-Lake Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 0.4 acres of land in the village of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake in Walworth County.