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    What to recycle in Wisconsin

    Congratulations to the 21 organizations that won a 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award! Read more about their recycling and waste reduction achievements.In Wisconsin, many recyclable or compostable items cannot be put in the trash.

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    Surface Water Designated Uses

    Assessing the health of a waterbody starts with determining what types of activities the water should support, also commonly referred to as a waterbody's Designated Uses. Under the Clean Water Act, Wisconsin waters are each assigned four uses that…

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    Invasive species rule – NR 40

    Wisconsin’s invasive species rule, Wis. Admin. Code NR 40, makes it illegal to possess, transport, transfer or introduce certain invasive species in Wisconsin without a permit. Everyone is responsible for complying with these regulations. What you…

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    Surface water grant program

    Looking over the backwaters of the Mississippi River at Rush Creek State Natural Area.NR 193 rule changesThe bureaus of Water Quality and Community Financial Assistance propose to consolidate 5 related administrative code chapters governing 3 cost-…

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    Lead Service Line Replacements

    Removing lead service lines (LSLs) is one way to minimize the potential for lead to get into your drinking water. The Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater provides information regarding the concerns of lead in drinking water.

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    Summary of financial assistance

    Wisconsin provided over $8 billion in financial assistance to municipalities since state fiscal year (SFY) 1991 through its Environmental Improvement Fund (EIF) programs.

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    ATV/UTV Trail Aids

    County Snowmobile/ATV Trail Coordinators WorkshopThursday, October 5thA recording of the workshop is available here. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in-person and via Zoom!Goal: To educate and inform newer county coordinators, and…

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    ATV/UTV Safety Enhancement Funding

    This funding is awarded biennially to nonprofit organizations that promote the safe and wise use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)/utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs), ATV/UTV riding and ATV/UTV education. The funding amount is determined annually, and is…

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    Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant Program

    The Angler Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (Angler R3) grant program provides financial assistance to partners who conduct Angler R3 programs and activities in Wisconsin. Funding is provided through the Dingell-Johnson Sportfish Restoration…

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    Well compensation grant program FAQ

    The well compensation grant program provides funding to eligible landowners or renters to replace, reconstruct or treat contaminated private water supplies that serve a residence or provide water to livestock. Learn more about eligibility at well…

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