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High Risk of Wildfires Continues As Dry Conditions Persist
Wisconsin is coming into the homestretch of fire season, and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant as fire danger is very high and high across the state once again this weekend, particularly in the north.
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DNR Names Madison Resident John Kessler State Natural Area Steward Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced John Kessler, of Madison, was named the 2020 State Natural Area Volunteer Steward of the Year for his dedication to one of the prairie remnants of the Empire Prairies State Natural Area, an 11-acre hilltop prairie that is one of five sites remaining from a vast prairie that covered northern Dane and southern Columbia counties 200 years ago.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Menomonee Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Menomonee Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the Village of Menomonee Falls.
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DNR Launches Healthy Watersheds Initiative To Spotlight Wisconsin’s Water Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is launching its Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters initiative to protect the state’s waters.
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May Is National Clean Air Month
May is Clean Air Month and there is much to celebrate at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including the positive steps toward reducing air emissions and improving air quality across the state. And it's working. Recent studies show that 95% of Wisconsinites live in areas meeting all federal air quality standards.
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Fire Danger Remains Very High And High Across The State
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire danger remains high and moderate across the state.
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Be Fire Smart: Critical Fire Conditions Expected This Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire danger is high and moderate across the state, with critical fire conditions expected this weekend.
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Enjoy “Migration Miracle” And Help Birds In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging bird watching enthusiasts to enjoy the miracle of migration and take some simple steps to help their fine-feathered friends.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public comment on its proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance.
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Help Wisconsin’s Threatened Bat Species
As bats return to summer roost sites from winter hibernation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to remove bats safely and humanely.