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Environmental Protection | Groundwater

Results Of Statewide PFAS Sampling In Private Wells Now Available 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin.  

Safety | Forest Fire

Special Fire Order For Burn Permits Lifted

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the burning permit requirement in 12 southern Wisconsin counties is now lifted.

Monitoring | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Trempealeau County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Trempealeau County. The deer was harvested in the town of Hale. 

Monitoring | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Polk County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Polk County. The deer was harvested in the town of Apple River and is within 10 miles of the Barron County border.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Entrance Road project.