Monitoring
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Good News For Endangered Species In A Challenging Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to made strides supporting endangered species in 2020. This includes helping threatened turtles, aiding promising field trials for vaccines to save bats from white-nose syndrome and restoring a globally rare bedrock glade in the Baraboo Hills. Reports of endangered bumble bee sightings in 2020 reached record numbers, matching an upward trend of people turning to nature.
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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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Reporting Your Data
The following tips will help you report your Clean Boats, Clean Waters data. Selecting a Landing If you are not sure which landing to choose, select a landing and click "Show Map" to see where it is located. If the landing you need is not listed…
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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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Effects and Extent of Deer Browse on Forest Regeneration
The following reports summarize the overall risk deer currently pose to forest regeneration. Forestry staff completed them as part of the Forest Regeneration Monitoring (FRM) Program, specifically to provide County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) and…
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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.