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Incidental Take Notice For Ozaukee County

The I-43 Silver Spring Drive to WIS 60 project may result in the incidental taking of a rare plant under an authorization the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.

About/General | Education | Environmental Protection | Regulations | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Virtual Meeting April 14

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the April board meeting to consider several proposed emergency rules and donations.

Enforcement | Recreation | Fishing

2021 Ojibwe Spring Harvest Season Underway

Spring in Wisconsin means warmer weather, melting ice and the start of the 2021 Ojibwe spring harvest season. 

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Invasives

DNR Launches Lake Protection Network To Prevent Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department recently awarded over $509,000 in funding for the new Lake Monitoring & Protection Network (LMPN) subprogram. This statewide network of natural resources professionals will help local communities prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protect their local waters' health.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Regulations | Safety | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Mosinee is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Mosinee.