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DNR Awards Loans To Support Redevelopment In City Of Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced loan awards totaling over $1.3 million to the city of Madison to support the cleanup of contaminated soil at three properties associated with the Huxley Yards redevelopment project on the city’s north side.
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DNR Now Accepting Nominations For Recycling Excellence Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15.
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DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Conservation Warden Bradley Dahlquist was recognized as the Warden of the Year for 2024.
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Governor Announces Outdoor Industry Award Winners; Wisconsin State Park System Honored
Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation recently announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards, and the Wisconsin State Park System was honored with Destination of the Year.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Announces Invasive Species Action Awards Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2025 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress Honors Youth Delegate Of The Year
On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year Award.
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DNR Announces Milkweed As 2025 Plant Species Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces milkweed as the Rare Plant Monitoring Program's 2025 Plant of the Year and encourages planting milkweed to help monarchs.
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Two Hunters Receive Ethical Hunting Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently named two individuals the 2024 Ethical Hunter Award recipients for outstanding individual acts that aided other hunters during the archery and firearm deer hunts.
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DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Shaili Pfeiffer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Shaili Pfeiffer, Natural Resources Staff Specialist in the Water Use Section, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Rebecca Wallace Award. Pfeiffer received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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Wisconsin Tree Leaders Recognized For Exceptional Community Service
The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council recently announced its annual awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout the state.