Public Health
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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.
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 052-21 (Board Order WY-21-20) relating to site-specific phosphorus criteria for Lac Courte Oreilles
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 052-21 (Board Order WY-21-20) relating to site-specific phosphorus criteria for Lac Courte Oreilles.
- Hearing/Meeting
Green Lake County CWD meeting
Public meeting to discuss recent Green Lake County CWD positive detection and response plan.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group Meeting
The DNR will host the third meeting of the PFAS External Advisory Group on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS Technical Group Meeting
The DNR will host the first meeting of the PFAS Technical Group on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- News
DNR Kicks Off Water Quality Month With Safe Water For All Campaign; Announces Panel Series
Ahead of National Water Quality Month this August, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is launching the Safe Water For All Campaign to spotlight the need for Wisconsinites to have safe, clean drinking water.
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Caywood Memorial Shooting Range In Vilas County To Re-Open To Public
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Caywood Shooting Range in Vilas County will re-open on July 31 for public weekend hours.
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Wisconsin Beachgoers: Be Aware Of Blue-Green Algae Risks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding beachgoers and their pets to watch for blue-green algae and know the risks. Blue-green algae can cause illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets, or irritation if rubbed on the skin under clothing.
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DNR Offering Free Well Water Screening At Farm Technology Days
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wisconsin Farm Technology Days attendees can have their well water screened for nitrate July 20-22.