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Kimberly-Clark Marinette Facility Transitions To Tier 2 Of Green Tier

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kimberly-Clark Marinette (Marinette) is transitioning from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in the Green Tier program.

Recreation | Fishing

DNR Seeks Public Input On 2026-2036 Fisheries Management Strategic Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a new Fisheries Management Strategic Plan and is seeking public input. This plan will aim to provide direction on how Wisconsin’s fisheries resources are managed and sustained over the next 10 years.

Education | Environmental Protection | Events | Forest Health

DNR Celebrates Arbor Day To Conclude Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24

Together with its partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24. Highlights of the week-long celebration include Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and Arbor Day (Friday, April 24).

Emergency | Monitoring | Safety | Forest Fire

Wisconsin Experiencing Very High Fire Danger Thursday, April 23

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions and avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is Very High across nearly the entire state. So far in 2026, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land.

Emergency | Monitoring | Safety | Forest Fire

Extreme Fire Danger Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 2 to 8 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Burnett and Washburn.