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Recreation | Fishing

Purchase Your Sturgeon Spearing License By Oct. 31

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31, 2023.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the WIS 23 (US 14 to County GG) project.

Environmental Protection | Wastewater

DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Modification Of Wastewater Discharge Permit For We Energies Generating Station In Oak Creek

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek to authorize use of a new wastewater treatment system.

Safety | Hunt

Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties.

Education | Landing Page | Public Health | Vapor Intrusion

DNR Launches New Vapor Intrusion Webpage For Local Governments

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new webpage to help local governments address vapor intrusion in their communities. The new Vapor Intrusion for Local Governments webpage from the Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program provides tools and resources for local governments to address vapor intrusion in their communities, including information on locating contaminated sites, considerations for development or redevelopment, vapor intrusion prevention and planning resources as well as health information.