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Environmental Protection | Hunt

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Ozaukee County Effective Feb. 15

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Sheboygan County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the Fond du Lac, Ozaukee and Washington county borders, resulting in a new baiting and feeding ban to go into effect in Ozaukee County on Feb. 15, 2024.

Emergency |

Tornado Debris Blocking Yahara River

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week's tornado.

Recreation | Safety | ATV

Climbing Temps Mean More ATV/UTVs On The Roads

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges users of all recreational vehicles to be mindful of safety in this year’s changing conditions when operating throughout the state.

Recreation | Fishing

Learn About Green Bay Northern Pike And Yellow Perch Management On Feb. 12

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Monday, Feb. 12, at the DNR Field Office in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, for the third meeting of a six-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Brownfields

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Juneau County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Juneau County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at a former auto salvage yard in the town of Necedah.