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DNR Announces 2025 Warden Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Lt. Jonathan Kaiser was named the 2025 Warden of the Year.
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DNR Announces Results Of 2026 Operation Dry Water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of this year's Operation Dry Water campaign, held over the weekend of July 3-5.
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DNR Temporarily Closes Seeley Lake’s Public Access Site In Sauk County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR-managed public access site on Seeley Lake in Sauk County has been temporarily closed while the local dam is removed.
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Impaired Boaters Focus Of Operation Dry Water Campaign Set For July 3-5
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens will once again join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all during the the holiday weekend, July 3-5.
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Ride Smart This Father’s Day Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders to focus on safety this Father’s Day weekend.
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DNR Monitoring Fertilizer Spill In Sheboygan County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a fertilizer spill impacting the Sheboygan River in Sheboygan County.
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DNR Hosting Listening Session To Gather Feedback About PFAS Law Program Development
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a public listening session to gather feedback from individuals and communities about the agency’s PFAS law program development.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement This Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds ATV/UTV riders that more DNR conservation wardens and county recreation deputies will be patrolling on trails and routes as part of the Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign.
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Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 6-7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
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Drive Safe. Tow Safe. Boat Safe: DNR, WisDOT Partner To Encourage Safe Travel And Water Recreation This Summer
As many Wisconsinites are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are teaming up to encourage safe driving, towing and boating over the long weekend and throughout the summer.