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Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the release of a statewide PFAS Action Plan created to address growing public health and environmental concerns regarding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Wisconsin.   

About/General | Public Health | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD Detected In Washington County; New Baiting And Feeding Ban Now For Ozaukee County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Polk in northeastern Washington County, within ten miles of Ozaukee County.

About/General | Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Help Wildlife By Planting Native Landscaping

Now is the time to start planning native landscaping to help birds, pollinators and other wildlife next year. 

About/General | Public Health | Public Input

Environmental Review Of The Village Of Cassville For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

The Village of Cassville in Grant County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of deficient/substandard mains and accessories on Bluff Street and Fredrick Street.

About/General | Education | Environmental Protection | Air Quality

DNR Offers New Resources For Public Interested In Air Quality Monitoring

Whether it’s respiratory concerns, wildfire smoke tracking or just sheer curiosity, the public is interested in air quality monitoring. New tools from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allow the public to get involved in the tracking and reporting this information using low-cost air quality sensors.