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Enforcement | Recreation | Safety | ATV

ATV/UTV Riders: Think Smart Before You Start This Summer

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to think smart before they start this summer by following safety best practices.

Awards | Outdoor Recreation

DNR’s Go Wild Customer Dashboard Receives Two Awards For Digital Excellence

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the agency received two digital excellence awards for its Go Wild Redesigned Customer Dashboard.

Education | Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Drawdown Aims To Improve Waterfowl Habitat At French Creek Wildlife Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local residents and users of the French Creek Wildlife Area near Portage will soon notice a significant change to the main flowage of the wildlife area due to an existing project aimed at improving prime waterfowl habitat.

Environmental Protection | Training | Lands

Wisconsin DNR Partners With Operation Fresh Start For Hands-On Job Training

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with Operation Fresh Start, a Madison-based nonprofit, for hands-on job training at state properties across Wisconsin.  

Environmental Protection | Regulations | Invasives

DNR Updates Information On Proposed Aquatic Plant Management Rules

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Program has completed its final edits to the proposed administrative rule chapter NR 107, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the chemical, mechanical and manual management of aquatic plants. A public hearing was held Feb. 22, and a public comment period concluded on March 1.