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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"…

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    Invasive species rule – NR 40

    The invasive species rule, Wis. Admin. Code NR 40, makes it illegal to possess, transport, transfer or introduce certain invasive species in Wisconsin without a permit. Everyone is responsible to comply with these regulations. What you need to do as…

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    Glossary of terms used in BRRTS on the Web

    The following terms are used in the Bureau for Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking System (BRRTS) on the Web (BOTW).

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    Surface water grant program

    Looking over the backwaters of the Mississippi River at Rush Creek State Natural Area.

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    Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacements

    Removing lead service lines is one way to minimize the potential for lead to get into your drinking water. The Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Drinking Water & Groundwater provides information regarding the concerns of lead in drinking water.

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    Summary of financial assistance

    Wisconsin provided over $6.9 billion in financial assistance to municipalities since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 1991 through two environmental financing programs:

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    ATV/UTV Trail Aids

    County Snowmobile/ATV Trail Coordinators Workshop Thursday, October 5th A recording of the workshop is available here. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in-person and via Zoom!

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    ATV/UTV Enhancement Funding

    This funding is issued bi-annually to non-profit organizations that promote the safe and wise use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)/utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs), ATV/UTV riding and ATV/UTV education. Who can apply To be eligible for ATV/UTV…

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    Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant Program

    The Angler Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (Angler R3) grant program provides financial assistance to partners who conduct Angler R3 programs and activities in Wisconsin. Funding is provided through the Dingell-Johnson Sportfish…

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    Well compensation grant program FAQ

    The well compensation grant program provides funding to eligible landowners or renters to replace, reconstruct, or treat contaminated private water supplies that serve a residence or provide water to livestock. Learn more about eligibility at well…

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