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DNR To Lift Special Order Requiring Burn Permits In 13 Counties Starting Nov. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the special burning permit requirement for 13 Wisconsin counties will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 13 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: All of Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marquette, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara counties and portions of Oconto, Dane, Grant and Iowa counties, respectively.
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Don't Spark A Wildfire: Exercise Caution While Towing Or Using Outdoor Equipment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to check their trailers and all outdoor equipment prior to use due to elevated wildfire risk across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation.
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Drain Tile Rules and Regulations
Drain tiles are a common management tool used to improve crop yields and soil conditions and to improve timeliness and accessibility for field operations in areas that are otherwise too wet. Agencies and entities that oversee a variety of drain tile…
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Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Impaired Waters
What does the MS4 Permit require for TMDLs and Impaired Waters - Wis Adm Code NR 216.07(10)?Wis Adm Code NR 216.07(10)Every two years, Sections 303(d) and 305(b) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) require states to publish a list of all waters not meeting…
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DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area Through Sept. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Remains Closed For 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.
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Individual and General MS4 Permits
In the state of Wisconsin, there are a total of 245 municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permittees (last updated June 2024). Of the 245 MS4 Permittees, each region has the following:
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Celebrate A Fireworks-Free Fourth Of July
With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate a fireworks-free holiday and keep fire safety in mind.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Sandhill State Wildlife Area Learn To Hunt Event
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Learn to Hunt Deer program at Sandhill Wildlife Area. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2024.
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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.