Public Health
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About Beach Advisories And Closings
Beach Closings and Advisories MapBeach Advisory ReportsIn order to alert the public about potentially unhealthy water quality conditions at Great Lakes beaches, local health departments sometimes post swimming advisories. Depending on the severity…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about beaches are answered on this page.General Beach QuestionsWhat is a beach?For the purposes of coastal recreational water quality monitoring, the DNR has defined a beach as "a publicly owned shoreline or land area, not…
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DNR Awards Brownfields Grant To Village Of Clinton
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the site where a former gas station that later served as a small engine repair shop in the Village of Clinton is on its way to being cleaned up with help from a grant from the department.
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Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents and visitors to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears across the state as they emerge from their dens early this spring.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Oconomowoc Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Oconomowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Oconomowoc.
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PFAS In Wisconsin Webinar 2 p.m. April 19
Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) for the PFAS in Wisconsin Webinar at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 19.
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New Fish Consumption Advisory For Silver Creek
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are recommending a new fish consumption advisory of one meal per month for brook and brown trout in Silver Creek located in Monroe County.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Oshkosh Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Oshkosh is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Oshkosh.
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Town of Campbell Listening Session
The Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Management will host a listening session about PFAS contamination and the provision of emergency water in the Town of Campbell.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Nekoosa Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Nekoosa is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Nekoosa.