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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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Prescribed Fire Operations Active Today, March 28 At Governor Nelson State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting prescribed burning at Governor Nelson State Park in Dane County starting at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 10
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine Welcomes Spring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The latest edition has what you need to enjoy spring in Wisconsin, from state road trips to rain garden planting tips and more.
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Prepare For Spring Flooding During Flood Safety Awareness Week
With spring around the corner, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to prepare for flooding, one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters in Wisconsin and across the United States.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting Feb. 28
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations, and to receive a report of the 2023-2024 deer seasons.
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Help Protect Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources This Tax Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form.