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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Assessment Of Marathon County Shooting Range Grant Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award through the DNR Shooting Range Grant Program.
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Incidental Take Notice For Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare leafhopper, butterfly and snail, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-184 Rebuild project in Grant County.
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Incidental Take Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a broad incidental take permit/authorization for the incidental taking of rare cave bats, which may occur as a result of wind turbines throughout Wisconsin as well as adjusting the cave bat maternity roost period.
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DNR Announces Permitting Decisions For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation
After careful consideration of applicable state laws, all input received and the administrative record, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its decision to issue an individual wetland and waterway permit with conditions and convey coverage under the department’s Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) General Permit for Construction Site Storm Water for Enbridge, Inc.’s proposal to replace a segment of its Line 5 liquid petroleum pipeline in Ashland and Iron counties.
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Incidental Take Notice For Ashland County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to reissue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the Bad River Meander Stabilization project. This permit was previously issued on Dec. 20, 2023; however, there has been a change in project activities resulting in a larger footprint, so the DNR has determined that a new public notice is warranted.
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Incidental Take Notice For Washington County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare fish, which may result from the Wisconsin Reliability Project – Segment PL-2 in Washington County.
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DNR Publishes Final Environmental Impact Statement For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today published its final Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge, Inc.’s proposal to replace a segment of its Line 5 liquid petroleum pipeline in Ashland and Iron counties.
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Mecan River Fishery Area Chicago Road Access Point Closed For Maintenance Sept. 4-13
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Chicago Road access point in the Mecan River Fishery Area in Marquette County will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Friday, Sept. 13.
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Long Lake Public Access Parking Lot And Boat Launch To Close For Construction
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Long Lake Public Access parking lot and boat launch located at the Long Lake Recreation Area of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit, N3450 Division Rd., Cascade, Wisconsin.
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DNR Announces Drawdown For Theresa Marsh Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will conduct a full drawdown at Theresa Marsh Wildlife Area in Washington and Dodge counties. Water reduction began mid-July, and water levels will be lowered gradually until a full drawdown is achieved in late August.