Subscribe to updates about the Great Lakes Compact and Waukesha diversion. In 2019, the DNR completed an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the City of Waukesha's proposed diversion of water from Lake Michigan with return flow via the Root…
Subscribe to receive email updates on the Wild Rice Strategic Analysis. Wild rice helps maintain water quality and provides food and habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Harvested by hand from canoes, wild rice is also an important part of…
The Kohler Company has proposed construction of a golf course adjacent to Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan County. The proposed 18-hole golf course would be constructed on 247 acres owned by the Kohler Company. The project site is along the…
Subscribe to email updates or mobile alerts when this web page has been updated. Fish passage describes the ability of fish to move upstream and downstream to find suitable habitat and breeding grounds. While unimpeded fish movement in rivers…
This page includes digital copies of archived EIA documents. These documents are not open for public comment. They are retained and presented here as an informational resource.
Subscribe to email updates or mobile alerts when this Web page has been updated. Aquatic plants are a critical component of the state's freshwater environment. They help to ensure good water quality and clarity through their influence on…
This is a partial list of publications related to open burning. Other resources may be available.
The following fact sheets and flow charts are presented to make NR 812 compliance easier for licensed drillers, pump installers and their customers. These fact sheets can help drillers, installers and their customers answer common NR 812 code…
What is a TMDL? A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is the maximum amount of a pollutant that a body of water can receive while still meeting water quality standards. A waterway that exceeds water quality standards is often no longer suitable for its…