Monitoring
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2024 Report To The Legislature
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council today shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2024 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. Recommendations focused on public health and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain a priority, while one focused on finding solutions for water-stressed areas joins the list this year.
- News
2024 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Below Average Outlook
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that northern Wisconsin’s wild rice crop production is generally below average this year across lakes, flowages and rivers.
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DNR Announces Partnership With University Of Wisconsin Schools For Greensnake Surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the beginning of surveys to track smooth greensnake populations in the state. Surveys will be conducted at select sites across the species' range in partnership with student volunteers in the Forest and Wildlife Ecology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the College of Natural Resources and Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
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Natural Resources Board Approves 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan and the associated administrative rule package.
- Hearing/Meeting
Air Management Advisory Group
The Air Management Advisory Group serves as a forum for the Air Management program to receive input from and provide information to stakeholder organizations.
- News
DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that they are seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that gives plant enthusiasts an opportunity to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state.
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DNR Announces New Online Tool For Analyzing Water Quality On Lakes And Streams
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of the Wisconsin Water Explorer, a web-based tool that can help Wisconsin residents address concerns about the quality of water in their local lakes or rivers.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group Meeting
This is the quarterly Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group meeting.
- News
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Remains Closed For 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.
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DNR Offering Free Well Water Screening For Nitrate At Farm Technology Days
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will provide free well water testing for nitrate at Farm Technology Days in Cadott Aug. 13-15.