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Wisconsin DNR Highlights Air Quality Progress And Ongoing Hurdles During Clean Air Month

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes Clean Air Month every May, emphasizing the importance of clean air and the impact it has on our health and environment.

Emergency | Safety | Forest Fire

Extreme Fire Danger Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer and Washburn.

Monitoring | Safety | Forest Fire

80-Acre Wildfire In Juneau County Now Controlled; Homeowners Safe To Return

Update: As of 6:40 p.m. on Monday, May 12, the fire is controlled, and people can safely return to their homes. Suppression resources are making good progress with containment lines, limiting rapid fire spread and looking for interior pockets of active fire while reinforcing containment lines. 

Environmental Protection | Events | Monitoring | Endangered Resources

DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Monitoring

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly this summer in select counties throughout Wisconsin.

Emergency | Safety | Forest Fire

Extreme Fire Danger Monday, May 12, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Vilas and Washburn.