Monitoring
- Hearing/Meeting
Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee Meeting
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss wildlife rehabilitation in Wisconsin and the next steps for the committee. An agenda will be provided when available.
- News
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Shares Recommendations For Chapter NR 40 Revisions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received the proposed revisions to Wisconsin’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (Chapter NR 40 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code) from the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council. This governor-appointed council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues, including Chapter NR 40.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Washington County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare fish, which may result from the Wisconsin Reliability Project – Segment PL-2 in Washington County.
- News
Report Franklin's Ground Squirrel Sightings This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report Franklin’s ground squirrel sightings this fall.
- News
DNR Publishes Final Environmental Impact Statement For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today published its final Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge, Inc.’s proposal to replace a segment of its Line 5 liquid petroleum pipeline in Ashland and Iron counties.
- News
Watch For Snakes, Lizards, Salamanders And Frogs On Wisconsin’s Roads
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from Route G fiber installation in Juneau County.
- News
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.
- News
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.