Publications and Reports
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DNR And DHS Publish 2020-2021 Fish Consumption Advisory
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the release of the 2020-2021 Choose Wisely booklet, which identifies Wisconsin water bodies with elevated levels of contaminants.
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Effects and Extent of Deer Browse on Forest Regeneration
The following reports summarize the overall risk deer currently pose to forest regeneration. Forestry staff completed them as part of the Forest Regeneration Monitoring (FRM) Program, specifically to provide County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) and…
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2020 Sustainability And Business Support Report Released
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Sustainability and Business Support Program released today its 2020 report highlighting the DNR’s free, non-regulatory services that support Wisconsin’s business community in enhancing sustainable environmental practices that support the state’s economic engine while ensuring a healthy and robust environment.
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Lake Superior Management Update To Be Held On Nov. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. to discuss the management of Lake Superior’s unique resources.
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Ruffed Grouse West Nile Virus Test Results Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received the 2019 test results from the second year of the ruffed grouse West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance project.
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Wisconsin DNR Debuts New Hunting Regulations Pamphlet
Hunters checking out the regulations before heading into the field might notice something a little different this year. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has combined its hunting regulations into one convenient document.
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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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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…