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Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Cross Plains Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Cross Plains is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains and sanitary sewers along a portion of West Brewery Road in the village of Cross Plains.

Safety | Outdoor Recreation

ATV/UTV Riders: Wear Your Helmet!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges ATV/UTV riders and passengers to wear their helmets and seatbelts while out riding this fall.

Recreation | Fishing

Reminder: Get Your Sturgeon License By Oct. 31

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds those interested in sturgeon spearing that they have until Oct. 31, 2022, to purchase a license for the 2023 Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season. The season opens Feb. 11, 2023, for Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes of Butte des Morts, Winneconne and Poygan.

Environmental Protection | Air Emissions

DNR Announces Funding For Projects To Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin’s air quality and human health. Approximately $360,000 of funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is available for projects designed to reduce emissions from eligible diesel engines across the state.

Recreation | Hunt

Who Can We Learn From? DNR To Host Final Hunting Webinar Nov. 2

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final in a series of educational hunting webinars on Nov. 2 for members of the public new to hunting or are curious about hunting.