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DNR Announces Results Of 2026 Operation Dry Water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of this year's Operation Dry Water campaign, held over the weekend of July 3-5.
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DNR Uses Restitution From Kayaker Who Faked Death To Fund Public Service Equipment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the restitution received as part of a 2025 Green Lake County Circuit Court ruling against a kayaker who staged his death was used to purchase new sonar equipment for emergency response to public safety incidents and natural resource protection cases.
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Rowley’s Bay Boat Launch Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that construction on the Rowley’s Bay boat launch in Ephraim near Newport State Park in Door County has been completed and the boat launch is now open for use.
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Impaired Boaters Focus Of Operation Dry Water Campaign Set For July 3-5
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens will once again join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all during the the holiday weekend, July 3-5.
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Drive Safe. Tow Safe. Boat Safe: DNR, WisDOT Partner To Encourage Safe Travel And Water Recreation This Summer
As many Wisconsinites are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are teaming up to encourage safe driving, towing and boating over the long weekend and throughout the summer.
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DNR Reopens Newville Boat Launch Along Rock River After Flooding
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reopened the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately, after being closed on April 20 due to dangerously high water levels. Water levels on the Rock River have receded and the launch can now be safely accessed by the public.
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DNR Closes Newville Boat Launch Along The Rock River Due To Flooding
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the Newville boat launch in Rock County, effectively immediately.
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Boaters: Wear A Life Jacket This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all boaters to prioritize safety this fall, especially when boating in cold water conditions.
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Wear A Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend
With thousands of residents and visitors expected to enjoy Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers this Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all to make safety a top priority.
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Boat Responsibly This Fourth Of July Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to boat responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend by staying sober and always wearing a life jacket.