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New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Black Earth Creek
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for Black Earth Creek to the confluence with Blue Mound Creek in Dane County following results of fish sampling conducted in 2020.
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DNR Approves Village Of Somers Diversion Application
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its approval for the Village of Somers to divert an annual average of 1.2 million gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River Basin.
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Wisconsin Initiative On Climate Change Impacts Releases Climate Assessment Report
The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) today released its 2021 climate assessment report, Wisconsin’s Changing Climate: Impacts and Solutions for a Warmer Climate. The report is the most comprehensive assessment to date on the impact of climate change in Wisconsin and includes details on the continued warming and increased precipitation throughout the state.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Two Rivers Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Two Rivers is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting On CWD Detection In Vilas County On Feb. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Vilas County Deer Advisory Council will host a virtual public meeting on the status of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild deer in Vilas County from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.
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New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Bay Of Green Bay And Associated Tributaries
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for the Bay of Green Bay and its tributaries following results of fish sampling conducted in 2020.
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DNR Urges Public To Exercise Caution When On The Ice On Bay of Green Bay
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to exercise caution while on the ice on the Bay of Green Bay to avoid becoming stranded on free-floating sheets of ice.
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EPA Recognizes Air Quality In Rhinelander; Entire State Now Meets Latest Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality Standard
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Rhinelander area will be formally redesignated to attainment of the most recent federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Bloomer Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Bloomer is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Winter Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Winter is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.