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Events | Drinking Water

Join The DNR At Farm Technology Days July 14-16

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will participate in this year’s Farm Technology Days in Marathon County July 14-16. Attendees are encouraged to visit the DNR tent to learn about ongoing natural resources initiatives and explore interactive activities.

Recreation | State Natural Areas

DNR Drawdown Of Collins Marsh Wildlife Area To Improve Wildlife Habitat

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat.

Environmental Protection | Regulations | PFAS

DNR Issues PFAS Monitoring General Permit For Biosolids

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today issued the new “PFAS Monitoring for Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Generators” general permit (WI-0012345-0) to meet the requirements of s. 283.82(4), Wis. Stats. This general permit will require that facilities spreading biosolids monitor and report PFAS concentrations. A general permit is a pre-issued authorization that allows a category of similar activities to proceed without requiring individual permits.

Monitoring | DNR Research

Become A Community Scientist By Surveying Game Birds This July And August

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wisconsinites can become community scientists by participating in the Game Bird Survey, open today, July 1, through Aug. 31, 2026.

Recreation | Regulations | Hunt

NRB Approves 2026 Deer Season Quotas And Framework

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on June 24, 2026, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the deer harvest quotas and framework for the 2026 Wisconsin deer hunting season.