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Permit | Recreation | Hunt

Apply Now For The 2024 Elk Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Weston Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Weston is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes upgrading two of the wells servicing the village of Weston.

Awards | Environmental Protection | Environmental Contamination & Cleanup

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Christine Sieger

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Remediation and Redevelopment Bureau Director Christine Sieger was awarded the 2023 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Public Health | PFAS

DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes a new enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt individually for PFNA, PFHxS and GenX. Additionally, the EPA finalized an MCL at a hazard index of 1 when a combination of PFNA, PFHxS, GenX and PFBS are present in a mixture.   

Environmental Protection | Safety | Forest Fire

DNR To Continue Spring Prescribed Burns

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews will conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the southern half of the state.