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Ice Age Trail Alliance Seeks Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant For Land Acquisition In Portage County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Ice Age Trail Alliance has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to assist with the purchase of 9.8 acres in the Town of New Hope in Portage County.
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Nondiscrimination Policy and Procedures
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to promoting diversity, fairness, equity and the principles of environmental justice. We also ensure we do not discriminate in our programs, decisions, actions or delivery of services.
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Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 11
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the August board meeting to consider several proposed rules, hearings, management and master plans, land items and donations. The Board also will receive an update on Great Lakes Commercial Fishing.
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DNR Announces New Lake Trout Regulations For Lake Michigan And Green Bay
As a result of an emergency rule, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has restored the previous recreational regulations for harvesting lake trout for Lake Michigan and Green Bay as of July 23, 2021.
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Spring Waterfowl Survey Results Show Overall Population Increase
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced an increase in the waterfowl population across most of the state, despite dry winter and spring weather.
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DNR Following Multi-State Reports Of Sick Songbirds
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively following incidents of bird mortalities first reported in the eastern United States in late May. At that time, wildlife managers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling and crusty discharge, as well as neurological signs.
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Sport Fish Restoration - Fishing Pier
These grants may be used to construct fishing piers that are primarily designed to provide public access for shore fishing. Application Deadline Applications are accepted yearly by the date below: Sport Fish Restoration Fishing Pier - October…
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Sport Fish Restoration - Boat Access
These grants may be used to construct boat access projects. Eligible components include boat ramp construction and renovation, along with related amenities such as parking lots, accessible paths, lighting and restroom facilities. Funding for this…
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Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water System Sanitary Survey
A sanitary survey is an evaluation of a water system's facilities, operations and records t
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Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend
Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boaters to keep safety top of mind as they cast off.