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External Advisory Groups
Collaboration is one of the core values of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Accordingly, the Remediation and Redevelopment Program works with groups of external stakeholders to address issues associated with the investigation,…
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Reducing Food Waste
Buckets of food waste and scraps for composting. Photo Credit: DNR Food waste and scraps make up the largest part of trash in Wisconsin landfills. When food goes in the trash, so do resources, time and money.
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Wisconsin Wetland Permitting Dashboard
This dashboard summarizes impacts, restoration projects, and mitigation activities that have been permitted through the DNR Wetland Program. Initiated by the Wetland Study Council in 2020, this dashboard does not include wetland impacts or…
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Wisconsin Emissions Reduction Credit (ERC) Registry
The Wisconsin Emissions Reduction Credit (ERC) Registry assists facilities looking for emissions offsets to meet Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) permitting requirements. Facilities that voluntarily reduce emissions can use those reductions to…
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Lakes and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Mapping Tool
In order to keep DNR servers up to date, DNR will be patching the GIS servers to the latest service level on the morning of Sunday, April 27. During this update, users may see unexpected issues with DNR’s web map viewers. We apologize in advance for…
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Wisconsin's Great Waters 2021 Photo Contest and Writing Project
The Office of Great Waters is pleased to present our 13th annual calendar, along with the winners and submissions from the 2021 Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project. As the calendar, photos and writings clearly show, the Great Lakes and…
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Nondiscrimination Policy and Procedures
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to promoting diversity, fairness, equity and the principles of environmental justice. We also ensure we do not discriminate in our programs, decisions, actions or delivery of services.
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Waterway Permit Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions about permitting for activities that may impact navigable waterways below.The DNR Waterways Program regulates several activities, including:
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Solar Installations
Solar installations are becoming more frequent as individuals, communities, companies and utilities look for renewable energy solutions. The information on this page is provided to help explore early planning opportunities, permitting requirements,…
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St. Croix SWCDA - Towns of Hudson and Warren
Many drinking water wells in the towns of Warren and Hudson, situated in St. Croix County, are contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile organic compound (VOC). A Special Well Casing Depth Area (St. Croix SWCDA - Towns of Hudson and…