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Monitoring | Public Health | Publications and Reports | Air Quality

DNR Releases 2024 Air Quality Trends Report

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its annual air quality trends report. This year’s report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, particle pollution and lead. The report presents data from the 2023 calendar year, including the historic 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke events.

About/General | Education | Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine

Explore The Wonders Of Winter With Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Wisconsin winters can be wonderful, and the latest issue will help you embrace the fun.

Safety | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Windsor is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.

Recreation | Registration | Hunt

DNR Seeking Public Comments On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the start of a public comment period for a draft rule that would rework portions of the state’s deer management unit  boundaries. The public comment period runs until Jan. 10.

Safety | Lakes

Early Ice Covers Unsafe, DNR Warns

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice early-winter ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice.