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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Juneau County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Juneau County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at a former auto salvage yard in the town of Necedah.

Recreation | Public Input

Comment Period For Master Plan Variance For Peninsula State Park Will Reopen

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is revising a variance to the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan and will open a second public comment period.

Environmental Protection | Safety | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.

Floodplains

Prepare For Spring Storms With Flood Insurance

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed Feb. 4-10, 2024, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage.

Recreation | Great Lakes

DNR Now Accepting Submissions For Great Waters Photo Contest And Writing Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for the 16th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project through April 1, 2024. The top photographs and writing submissions will be featured in the DNR's Office of Great Waters next calendar.