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

The City of Green Bay 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 Green Bay.

About/General | Education | Recreation | Regulations | Public Input

WCC Virtual Spring Hearing Begins April 12 at 7 p.m.

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the annual Spring Hearings will once again being held online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Regulations | Safety | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater; Comment Deadline April 10

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently updating the NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code regarding nitrate pollution in groundwater.

Safety | Open Burning

Spring Wildfire Risk Remains Across Wisconsin’s Storm Damage Areas

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to complete any vegetative debris burning and check any previously burned piles for lingering embers before the snow melts, particularly in the storm-impacted areas of Langlade and Oconto counties.

Environmental Protection | Industry | Monitoring | Public Health | Safety | PFAS

DNR Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will continue to sample drinking water wells in an Expanded Site Investigation Area in the Town of Peshtigo due to the potential presence of groundwater contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The DNR will use state funds for the sampling effort, which is scheduled to begin this spring.