Safety
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Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Protect Yourself From Tick Bites
Tick season is here. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) remind the public to Fight the Bite by protecting themselves from tick bites that may lead to Lyme disease or other illnesses spread by ticks.
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Life Jackets Save Lives; Make Safety Part Of The Fun
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone hitting the water this weekend to wear a life jacket.
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Practice Firearm Safety During Spring Turkey Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to practice firearm safety during the 2022 spring turkey season April 20, 2022 - May 31, 2022.
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Avoid Burning Due To High Winds
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strongly urges the public to avoid burning today through the weekend due to high winds expected across Wisconsin.
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Be Fire Smart: Spring Is Wildfire Season In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that fire season is underway.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS Technical Group
The PFAS Technical Group will include presentations from CDM Smith and Evoqua Water Technologies on treatments system designs for PFAS-contaminated drinking water, groundwater and wastewater.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Recycling meeting
Agenda topics for the council include DNR and legislative updates, an update on rechargeable batteries taskforce, information on the Federal Infrastructure Bill (about recycling), a summary of the EPA's National Recycling Strategy and more.
- News
Celebrate National Battery Day On Feb. 18
Ahead of National Battery Day on Feb. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the dangers of throwing used batteries and electronics in the trash.
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Four Snowmobile Related Fatalities Over Weekend
Following a deadly weekend of snowmobiling, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be safe while out on the trails.
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DNR To Begin Winter Prescribed Burns Feb. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that starting tomorrow, Feb. 1, fire management crews will conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state. The first prescribed burns of the season will be held Feb. 1 at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area in southeast Wisconsin.