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New Smelt Consumption Advisory for Lake Superior
Based on recent sampling results, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are recommending a PFAS-based fish consumption advisory for Lake Superior.
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Environmental Review Of The City Of Columbus Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Columbus is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Columbus.
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Cast Your Line During Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 16-17
Grab your gear and get fishing Jan. 16-17 during the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Winter Free Fishing Weekend. This event is a great time to discover the fun and excitement of winter fishing without a license or trout stamp.
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Environmental Review Of The City Of Baraboo Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Baraboo is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Baraboo.
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DNR Confirms CWD Detected In Shawano County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Germania in southwestern Shawano County, within 10 miles of Waupaca County. As required by state law, the DNR will renew the baiting and feeding bans in Shawano and Waupaca counties.
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Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan For Calumet, Fond Du Lac, Outagamie And Winnebago Counties Virtual Public Meeting Jan. 26
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan for Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie and Winnebago counties.
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Environmental Review Of The City of Bloomer Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Bloomer is an applicant for funding through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Bloomer.
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Incidental Take Notice for Adams County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare lizard, which may result from the Lido Development and Golf Course construction project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
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DNR Announces Temporary Trail Closures At Potawatomi State Park
Temporary trail closures to the northern half of Potawatomi State Park's trail system are in immediate effect while logging operations are underway to improve safety for visitors and the health of the ecosystem.
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Elk Management Plan Open For Public Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting public input on an update to the state's elk management plan through Jan. 23, 2021.