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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Ladysmith Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Ladysmith is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replace the existing water system components and roadway components on parts of Lindoo Ave., Summit Ave., and 10th Ave.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Greenwood Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Greenwood is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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Reminder: ‘Threats On Tap: Marginalized Communities’ Webinar Sept. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public that the second of three Safe Water For All educational webinars, Threats on Tap: Marginalized Communities, will take place 11 a.m.–12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Green Lake Safe Drinking Water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Green Lake is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water and wastewater systems.
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DNR To Host ‘Threats On Tap: Marginalized Communities’ Webinar Sept. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the second of three educational webinars, Threats on Tap: Marginalized Communities, from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village of Dorchester Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Dorchester is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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Deer Liver PFAS Surveillance Results Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results from a statewide monitoring effort evaluating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in the liver of white-tailed deer are now available. After studying the results of this sampling effort, the DNR and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are not recommending a statewide consumption advisory for PFAS in white-tailed deer liver.
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Wisconsin DNR, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division Of Extension And College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences Host Final Nitrate Webinar Sept. 16
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final online webinar session of a series focused on nitrate in Wisconsin on Sept. 16.
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New Baiting And Feeding Ban In Effect For Taylor County Beginning Sept. 1, 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received notification from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Taylor County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). With this new CWD-detection, Taylor County is now considered a CWD-affected county.
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Annual Drinking Water Report Shows Compliance Despite Pandemic Challenges
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released its 2020 Annual Drinking Water Report. The report shows compliance with the drinking water requirements and statewide efforts to help public water systems provide safe and adequate drinking water supplies throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency.