The DNR works closely with the Department of Health Services (DHS) to issue consumption advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) where and when necessary. Fish consumption advisories are based on guidance from the Great Lakes…
Beach Closings and Advisories MapBeach Advisory ReportsIn order to alert the public about potentially unhealthy water quality conditions at Great Lakes beaches, local health departments sometimes post swimming advisories. Depending on the severity…
Frequently asked questions about beaches are answered on this page.
The DNR's Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection employs a diverse team in many different roles. We offer full- and part-time careers and internship opportunities. Explore this page to learn more about current opportunities.Hiring…
Wisconsin Beach Health is a DNR database that provides water quality data and beach advisories and closings for over 100 Great Lakes beaches in Wisconsin. This application has three main components: a map showing beach closings and advisories, an E…
The following resources will help you select and plant trees in urban environments. To learn more about reforestation, please visit our tree planting tips page.
Armillaria (Armillaria spp.) root disease is a fungal infection that is widely distributed throughout the range of tree species and herbaceous shrubs in Wisconsin. Hundreds of plant species are susceptible to Armillaria infection, particularly when…
When bringing an off-highway motorcycle (OHM) into Wisconsin from their home state, a nonresident can operate their OHM on Wisconsin OHM routes or areas available to the public for the recreational use of off-highway motorcycles with either a…
The dashboards below show information about wildfires and prescribed fires across the state. They include real-time and historic data. Select, filter and query the data for location- and date-specific information. You can also select, query and…
The DNR's Water Quality Program, in cooperation with the Fisheries Management Program and other partners, is conducting a multi-year, statewide monitoring project to sample fish tissue and water chemistry at select sites around the state near known…