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Wisconsin's waste reduction and recycling law
The solid waste reduction, recovery and recycling law was enacted to promote the development of waste management structures and encourage reduction, reuse and recycling of Wisconsin’s solid waste. When the law passed in 1990, only about 17 percent…
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Composting in Wisconsin
Compost is an environmentally friendly way to create healthy soil for Wisconsin's landscape. Compost made from yard materials and other organics, like food scraps, can replenish soil with microorganisms and nutrients.Wisconsin law prohibits landfill…
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What to recycle in Wisconsin
The 2026 nomination period is open for the Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards! Nominations are due Sept. 14. Learn more and access the nomination form.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
Changes to NR 40 Effective Jan. 1, 2027Attention: In 2026, the department completed the administrative rule revision process for ch. NR 40. As of January 1, 2027 the revisions to the rule will become effective. Please refer to the summary of changes…
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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…