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Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the release of a statewide PFAS Action Plan created to address growing public health and environmental concerns regarding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Wisconsin.
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DNR Seeking Data On Water Quality Of Lakes, Streams And Rivers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Every two years, the DNR requests Wisconsinites and interested groups submit their biological, chemical and physical surface water data.
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Help Shape Deer Management In Wisconsin
Wisconsinites have two upcoming opportunities to weigh in on deer hunting across the state. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host virtual public meetings in each county to discuss deer management Dec. 7-18 and a separate virtual public hearing Dec. 9 on the current white-tailed deer hunting season.
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DNR And DHS Publish 2020-2021 Fish Consumption Advisory
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the release of the 2020-2021 Choose Wisely booklet, which identifies Wisconsin water bodies with elevated levels of contaminants.
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Snapshot Wisconsin Project Reaches 50 Million Photos
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin project recently reached an impressive milestone; volunteers have collected 50 million photos since its launch in 2016.
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In-Person CWD Sampling Temporarily Suspended During Nine-Day Gun Deer Season
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff will not be available for in-person chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling in southern Wisconsin during the 2020 nine-day gun deer season Nov. 21-29 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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DNR Seeks Public Input On Walleye Regulations For Minocqua Chain
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on a proposal to extend the walleye catch-and-release regulations on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes in Oneida County.
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Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan Virtual Meeting Nov. 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a regional public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan.
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Lake Superior Management Update To Be Held On Nov. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. to discuss the management of Lake Superior’s unique resources.
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2020 Wisconsin Bear Season Shows Increased Hunter Success
Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shows hunters harvested 4,129 bears during the 2020 Wisconsin black bear season, an increase from the 3,679 reported in 2019.