Regulations

NR 151 rule changes - nitrate

November 17, 2021 HearingOn November 17, 2021, DNR announced that it had concluded work under the statement of scope WT-19-19 – Nitrate targeted performance standard, without promulgation of a rule due to insufficient time to complete rulemaking…

Herptile Regulations

Thermal water quality standards

Thermal pollution is the change in the water temperatures of lakes, rivers and other surface waters caused by man-made practices. These temperature changes may adversely affect fish and aquatic life in Wisconsin's surface waters by reducing the…

Madison-Kipp Corporation Madison, Wisconsin

The Madison-Kipp Corporation web page has been archived. If you have any questions about the Madison-Kipp Corporation remediation, please contact Luke Lampo. Information is also available on the Bureau for Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking…

Boat Transportation and Bait Laws

Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules

This table lists proposed emergency administrative rules which are currently being developed by the DNR, or which have been adopted by the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and are pending publication. Once published, emergency rules are effective for…

Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules

This table lists proposed permanent administrative rules currently being developed by the DNR or adopted by the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and are pending publication.

Proposed Administrative Rules and Public Input Opportunities

The Wisconsin DNR creates and revises administrative rules to implement statutes enacted by the Wisconsin State Legislature [exit DNR]. Administrative rules have the full force and effect of law.Proposed permanent rulesProposed emergency rules

Baiting and feeding regulations

The baiting and feeding ban in Rusk and Sawyer counties expired on Nov. 9. No additional counties are scheduled to have a baiting or feeding ban removed during the remainder of the 2025 deer hunting seasons.This page will always have the most up-to-…

Managing solid waste and recyclables at healthcare facilities

Most wastes generated in healthcare facilities are solid or recyclable wastes. Solid wastes include all wastes that are not classified as infectious, radiological, hazardous or universal wastes. Examples of solid wastes include food packaging…