Monitoring
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Critter Corner - Cranes
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Flap on over and discover more about Wisconsin’s largest birds – cranes!
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Night Fliers - Bats and Owls Drop In at the Beach
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Unravel the many astonishing truths about the only true flying mammals – bats and silent fliers - owls.
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DNR Shares Deer Herd Health Reminders And Updates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD is testing your harvested deer.
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Boaters: Heed Low Water Levels This Fall
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages boaters to take extra care at public water access sites throughout the state, where ongoing drought conditions continue to cause low water levels. Much of the state is experiencing some level of drought, with conditions ranging from moderate to extreme drought and nearly 28% of Wisconsin in severe drought, according to NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System.
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Its 2026 Report To The Legislature
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council recently shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2026 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature.
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DNR Anticipates Increase For 2026 Wild Rice Harvest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the wild crop is showing improvements in production in 2026 compared to the last few years of low production.
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DNR And DHS Issue 2026-2028 Fish Consumption Booklet
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced the online publication of the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely booklet, which outlines consumption guidelines for fish caught from waterbodies across the state.