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Piping Plovers Observed Nesting On Wisconsin Point For The First Time In 49 Years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that a pair of piping plovers (Charadrius melodus), migratory shorebirds that are endangered in the Great Lakes region, was observed nesting this summer on Wisconsin Point in Superior for the first time in 49 years. The St. Louis River estuary historically supported breeding populations of piping plovers, but nesting had not been documented in the estuary since 1977.
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DNR Service Center Counters, Call Center Unavailable Aug. 26-27
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the counter service at all DNR service centers, the DNR statewide call center and email service will be unavailable on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27, 2026.
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Wellness, Inclusion, Support, and Engagement (WISE) Team Monthly Meeting
This is a monthly meeting of the WISE Team.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 13
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the August meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress And DNR Align On Mission To Protect Wisconsin’s Resources
Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources leaders (DNR) met in July to discuss their shared commitment to conserving the state’s natural resources and how to continue providing excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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Portion Of Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in collaboration with Wisconsin State Fair Park officials today announced that the Hank Aaron State Trail will be closed between S. 76th St. and S. 84th St. from Aug. 6 to Aug. 16 during the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair to ensure that safety continues to be a top priority.
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DNR Accepting Hunter R3 Grant Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sept. 15, 2026.
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DNR Fisheries Research Project Receives Top National Honor
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a fisheries research project in Vilas County has been recognized with a Sport Fish Restoration Project Award, presented by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).
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Special Wisconsin NRB Meeting July 23
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will convene for a special virtual meeting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The Board will act on items 1 and 2 as listed on the agenda.
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Black-Necked Stilt Numbers Soar In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have coordinated efforts since 2019 to survey black-necked stilts, a migratory shorebird that has established a breeding population at Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, and the most recent survey shows numbers are growing.