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Buy Your State Park, Trail Passes Online To Save Time
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend by purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission sticker and state trail passes online.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 22
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the May board meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations.
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Natural Resources Board Approves Minocqua Walleye Emergency Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new walleye regulation will go into effect on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes beginning May 7, 2024.
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DNR Publishes 2024 Fishing Report Ahead Of Fishing Opener
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the publication of the 2024 Wisconsin Fishing Report, just in time for the general inland fishing opener on Saturday, May 4.
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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.