Public Health
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Mondays at Mead: What are PFAS? How Do They Impact Humans and Wildlife?
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Have you been hearing a lot about PFAS in the news lately? Learn about PFAS at this event.
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Sit and Spot, Be Mindful Of Nature (Nature Journals)
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The practice of “Sit Spot” is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature. The basic concept is to find a place in nature, simply sit down, relax and just observe.
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DNR Reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Merganser Collected From Milwaukee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that laboratory tests have identified the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in a wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County last week.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of North Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of North Fond du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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Protect Wisconsin's Waters By Reducing Your Salt Use This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 27-31, 2025.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Clintonville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Clintonville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR, Partners Awarded $1 Million To Improve Understanding Of Water Quality, Fish Consumption And Related Health Issues In Central Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department was awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will be used to improve community understanding of water quality, fish consumption and related health issues for disproportionately impacted communities in central Wisconsin.
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DNR Releases 2024 Air Quality Trends Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its annual air quality trends report. This year’s report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, particle pollution and lead. The report presents data from the 2023 calendar year, including the historic 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke events.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Walworth Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Walworth is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Campbellsport
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Campbellsport to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former self-service gas station.