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DNR Awards 2026 Surface Water Grants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin.
2026 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opening Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, on the Winnebago System.
DNR Encourages New Riders To Give Snowmobiling A Try
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile riders to bring a friend along on their next snowmobiling adventure.
Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 29 nonprofit organizations for improvements at DNR-managed properties across the state. The State Building Commission approved the funding for 32 projects totaling $499,144 in Stewardship grant dollars, leveraging $572,061 in matching contributions and $3 million in total project costs.
Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library Program Returns For 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons to use the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas.
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