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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Kiel is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Kiel.

Mon, 04/11/2022 - 12:00

A poster created by a fifth-grader using colored pencils, showing a fawn laying in the grass with the words "Keep Wildlife Wild 2022" and "If you care, leave them there!"

Awards | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Announces 2022 Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest Winners

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme is “If You Care, Leave Them There.”

Mon, 04/11/2022 - 11:02

man wearing hard hat holding rake while sifting through bin of recycled electronics

Environmental Protection | Recycling

DNR Survey Finds More Households Recycling Or Reusing Unwanted Electronics

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new department survey finds there were more households recycling or reusing unwanted electronics instead of storing them in 2021.

Mon, 04/11/2022 - 10:00

A view of pine seedlings growing in a field at a state nursery.

Tree Planting

Tree Seedlings Still Available For Spring 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is still accepting orders for the remaining tree seedlings to be planted this spring.

Fri, 04/08/2022 - 12:22

"Obsolete computer electronics equipment for recycling, like old computer keyboards, computer towers and printers.

Financial Assistance | Recycling

DNR Providing $85,000 In Grants To Rural Counties For Recycling Electronics

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the new E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant.

Fri, 04/08/2022 - 10:04

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