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Boaters: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement This Upcoming Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will 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 July 4-6 holiday weekend.
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Ride Smart This Father’s Day Weekend
With Father’s Day weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) riders to make safety part of their outdoor fun.
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DNR Investigating Fatal Boating Accident In Waukesha County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal boating accident in Waukesha County.
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DNR Seeking Tips On Great River State Trail Bridge Fire
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public’s help on the ongoing investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed the 68-year-old Tank Creek Bridge in Trempealeau County on the Great River State Trail.
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DNR Highlights Importance Of Maintaining Safe Dams
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of maintaining safe dams for National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31.
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Wear A Life Jacket, Boat Responsibly This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all residents and visitors planning water activities as part of their Memorial Day weekend to wear their life jackets whenever on water.
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ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safely This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) riders to wear helmets, seatbelts and follow route rules this upcoming holiday weekend and beyond – it just might save your life.
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Fire Destroys Tank Creek Bridge Along Great River State Trail; Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail is currently closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on Thursday evening, May 15, 2025. There were no injuries reported but unfortunately the bridge is a total loss. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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DNR Offering Funding To Promote Safe ATV/UTV Operation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging organizations that recruit and train all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors to apply for funding to support their programs.
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Prepare For ATV/UTV Riding Season By Taking A Safety Education Class
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages off-road recreationists to earn their ATV/UTV safety certification by taking an approved course.