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DNR Celebrates Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 26
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s public lands Saturday, Sept. 26 in honor of National Public Lands Day.
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Dedication Planned For Historical Marker At Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend a special ceremony at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Sept. 26, 2026 to celebrate the dedication of an official state historical marker at the property. The event is organized by the Friends of Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area and the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting Sept. 23
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the September meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center, 107 North 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 as listed on the agenda.
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DNR Downtown Madison Service Center Will Close Sept. 30
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that with the sale of the GEF2 building in downtown Madison, the DNR’s central office located within the building will close to the public on Sept. 30, 2026.
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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.