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Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of very high fire danger across Wisconsin, particularly in the northern two-thirds of the state.
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DNR Announces Public Hearing And Comment Period For Proposed Landfill Expansion In Menomonee Falls
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public informational hearing on May 18 for the proposed 76.6-acre expansion to Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc.’s Orchard Ridge Eastern Landfill.
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Fire Danger Remains Very High And High Across The State
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire danger remains high and moderate across the state.
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Extreme Fire Danger For Saturday, May 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in conjunction with the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Saturday, May 1, due to extreme fire danger for the following counties:
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Be Fire Smart: Critical Fire Conditions Expected This Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire danger is high and moderate across the state, with critical fire conditions expected this weekend.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public comment on its proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance.
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2021 Ojibwe Spring Harvest Season Underway
Spring in Wisconsin means warmer weather, melting ice and the start of the 2021 Ojibwe spring harvest season.
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Reminder: Wildfire Season Underway
With Wisconsin wildfire season underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to be fire smart this spring and get their free DNR annual burning permit.
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DNR Continues Partnership With USDA To Manage Wolf Conflicts
With the recent delisting of wolves from the federal endangered species list, some livestock farmers and pet owners are wondering how this change affects Wisconsin’s wolf conflict program. While the delisting has prompted some changes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services (USDA-Wildlife Services) remains the first point of contact for reporting all wolf conflict incidents.
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Become A Wisconsin Conservation Warden; DNR Hosting Virtual Information Session On March 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recruiting for its next class of conservation wardens. Discover what it takes to pursue a career in conservation law enforcement at an upcoming virtual information session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24.