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Groundwater section
Approximately two thirds of Wisconsin residents get their water supply from groundwater. Adequate supplies of uncontaminated groundwater are crucial not only to the health of our families but also for the continued growth of agricultural production…
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Wisconsin Groundwater Research and Monitoring Program
Wisconsin is recognized as a national leader in groundwater research, which is appropriate given how uniquely important this resource is for public health, the economy and the environment in this state. For example:
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Members and agencies
The GCC consists of the heads of all state agencies with some responsibility for groundwater management plus a Governor’s representative.The state agencies include the Departments of Natural Resources (DNR); Agriculture, Trade and Consumer…
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Overview
The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) is an interagency group that is directed by law to assist state agencies in the coordination and exchange of information related to groundwater programs.Administrative support for the GCC is provided by the…
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Answers to your questions about groundwater
Approximately two-thirds of the people in Wisconsin obtain their drinking water from groundwater. If your water comes from a well, public or private, you’re one of these people! Groundwater is also essential for Wisconsin’s farm and business…
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Carcass movement, processing and disposal
The movement of dead or alive CWD-positive deer, moose, elk or reindeer/caribou (natural or human-assisted) is a key pathway in the spread of CWD. The infectious nature of the CWD prion contributes to an increased risk of introduction and spread of…
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What to do if you see a sick or dead deer
Please notify the DNR if you see a sick or dead deer or multiple dead deer in any one area. You do not need to report deer killed on or near a roadway. Reporting is the most efficient way to monitor disease and remove disease agents. Report your…
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Chronic wasting disease test results
To find your test results, you will need your:CWD barcode orCustomer IDSearch for CWD test results for your deerTest results are added as they become available. During an average year, results are typically available 10-14 days after the deer is…
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Sampling for chronic wasting disease (CWD)
Due to the warm fall weather, please keep your deer head or sample refrigerated or frozen prior to dropping it off at a CWD sampling kiosk and contact the number on the kiosk after dropping it off to ensure prompt pickup. Improper storage could…
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Wisconsin Animals
Wisconsin hosts 668 native vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and m