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Help Protect Amphibians During Amphibian Week
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help protect our state's 19 species of frogs, toads and salamanders during Amphibian Week, May 5-11, and throughout the summer.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Meeting To Consider Minocqua Chain Walleye Season Emergency Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new walleye regulation emergency rule will be considered by the Natural Resources Board at a special virtual meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
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2024 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available.
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DNR Responds To EPA’s Designation Of PFOA And PFOS As Hazardous Substances
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the designation of PFOA and PFOS, including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as "Superfund." The EPA is taking this action because significant evidence demonstrates that when released into the environment, these chemicals may present substantial danger to public health and the environment.
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Diversity Team Meeting
This is a public meeting of the DNR Diversity Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
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DNR Recruiting 2025 Class Of State Conservation Wardens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its 2025 class of conservation wardens. The application period will run through May 7, 2024.
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Celebrate Rural And Urban Forests During Forest Appreciation Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from Earth Day (April 22) to Arbor Day (April 26).
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Horicon Marsh Education And Visitor Center Is Back Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, including the Explorium, is again open to the public after closing in March due to a boiler malfunction.
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Eagle Spring Lake Boat Launch Closed Until April 12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Eagle Spring Lake boat launch in the town of Eagle in Waukesha County.
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)
Well Abandonment Grant Please see the attached Press Release and Grant Announcement: Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million to Improve Access to Clean Drinking Water Across the State. ARPA Well Grant Program Grant Announcement