Publications and Reports
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Fall Issue Of Wisconsin Natural Resources Highlights Women Who Hunt
The Fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources overflows with information about the state's beautiful outdoors, including extended hunting coverage, recycling milestones, bird conservation news and a special section on lakes and their aquatic plant habitats.
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Recommendations To Improve Groundwater Quality And Quantity In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving groundwater resources with the Wisconsin legislature in its August 2020 annual report.
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Forestry Publications
All Forestry publications are available online for viewing and downloading. Suggested search terms Fire Forest health Forest management Forestry BMPs Forestry outreach State forests Tree planting Urban forests Woodland owners Further…
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Publications
This page provides a directory of the department's publications. We also have information on accessibility and exploring the outdoors with adaptive equipment. Educators can review the Education Connection to learn about DNR…
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Wisconsin Recycling and Solid Waste Studies and Reports
Since Wisconsin's recycling law took effect in the mid-1990s, the DNR has used annual reports and surveys to monitor the progress and success of Wisconsin's recycling efforts. These reports and surveys come from local government responsible unit…
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Wisconsin's Water Quality Report to Congress
Every two years section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to publish an overall report on the quality of all surface waters across the state. This report, called the Integrated Report of Water Quality, is submitted to the EPA on April 1…
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Storm Damage to Forests
Managing storm damaged woods [PDF] (adapted by William Klase, UWEX Educator). Help from professional foresters Here are a few tips to consider when dealing with independent contractors.
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Storm Damage to Forests
The threat of wildfire is very real in Wisconsin. Many acres of dead and dying trees, brush and other vegetation make this threat even greater. While you work to remove the storm-damaged debris on your property, take time to guard against the…
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Storm Damage to Forests
Review the information below and contact your local DNR forester to discuss your management options in more detail.
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Storm Damage to Forests
Follow these steps when encountering storm damage. Conduct a thorough damage assessment and consider salvage harvest If physically possible, walk entire property. Be sure to wear your hard hat and other safety gear. Make a simple map showing the…