Publications and Reports
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DNR Releases Its 2024 Water Withdrawal Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2024 Report on Water Withdrawals, which gives an overview of the past 10 years of water withdrawals throughout Wisconsin.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft 2026 Program Guidance For Federal Recreational Trail Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program.
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Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.
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DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2025 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting and trapping outlook for a variety of popular game species.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Beaver Management Plan Committee
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the Beaver Management Plan Committee (BMPC). Applications will be accepted until June 20.
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DNR Releases Its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report. The report provides an overview of water use trends over the last decade in Wisconsin, with particular attention to the impacts of the 2023 drought on water withdrawals.
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Learn About Green Bay Walleye And Musky Management On March 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Monday, March 3, either virtually or in person at the DNR's Green Bay Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the eighth meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Future Wildlife Management Objectives
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a strategic plan for managing our state’s wildlife species and habitat and is seeking public feedback on the plan’s objectives.
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DNR Releases 2024 Air Quality Trends Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its annual air quality trends report. This year’s report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, particle pollution and lead. The report presents data from the 2023 calendar year, including the historic 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke events.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On 2024 Draft Water Management Program Review & Water Use Efficiency Goals And Objectives
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comments on two draft items related to Wisconsin’s water management, conservation and efficiency efforts under the Great Lakes Compact.