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Monitoring | Safety | Forest Fire

Critical Fire Weather Across Northern Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to critical fire danger across northern Wisconsin. A fire weather watch is in effect and the DNR and partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) are closely monitoring the situation.

Financial Assistance | Safety | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Chetek Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Chetek is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction associated with watermain movement along Kleve Street.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD In Second Wild Deer In Wood County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wood County in the town of Rudolph. The deer was a 3-year-old doe, reported sick and dispatched by local department staff.

Financial Assistance | Safety | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Beaver Dam Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction and restoration of watermain and sanitary sewer lines along Currie Street.

Environmental Protection | Forest Health

DNR Announces Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Four State Properties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announces aerial spraying operations will soon take place over four DNR properties to combat spongy moth caterpillars, formerly known as gypsy moth.