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DNR Asking For Public Input On Wisconsin PFAS Action Plan
On behalf of the Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to accept input from the public on the PFAS Action Plan.
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DNR To Fund Sampling Of Hundreds Of Potable Wells For PFAS In The Town Of Peshtigo
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting sampling of potable wells in an Expanded Site Investigation Area in the Town of Peshtigo due to the potential presence of groundwater contaminated with PFAS, using state funds.
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More Hunters And Organizations Encouraged To Join The Fight Against Chronic Wasting Disease
No one cares more about Wisconsin deer than Wisconsin hunters, which is why for the past two years, individuals and organizations around the state have partnered with the Department of Natural Resources to place more chronic wasting disease (CWD) self-service kiosks and carcass disposal dumpsters for hunters to help monitor and slow the spread of CWD.
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Environmental Review Of The City of Manitowoc Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Manitowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project includes the extension of new water mains to allow multiple properties to obtain potable drinking water.
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Environmental Review Of The Village Of Bruce For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The Village of Bruce is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project includes the destruction and reconstruction of well one and its chemical room, pump and storage area.
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Environmental Review Of The Village of Cambridge Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The Village of Cambridge is an applicant for funding through the SDWLP to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project includes the rehabilitation of the Village's standby well, replacing the old wood frame pumphouse and installing iron filters, softening equipment, chlorination equipment and fluoridation equipment.
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DNR Notified Of Possible Separate Contamination Issue At Marinette Facility That Has Paused PFAS Treatment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating a separate contamination issue found in one of the ditches downstream of the JCI/Tyco Fire Technology Center in Marinette, Wisconsin.
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Environmental Review Of The Village of Alma Center Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The Village of Alma Center in Jackson County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project entails repainting the exterior and wet interior and installing a sample tap and replace a vent on top of the tower.
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DNR To Host Online Listening Sessions Sept. 16 Regarding PFAS Deer Tissue Sampling And Other Investigation Activities In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
The Department of Natural Resources is holding online listening sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to discuss the state’s newly issued “do not eat deer liver” advisory for the area and to seek public input on PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities.
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DNR Offers Robust Statewide CWD Testing
In cooperation with local businesses, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing during the 2020 archery, crossbow and gun hunting seasons. The health of the deer herd relies on commitment from hunters.