PFAS contamination has been detected throughout Dane County in soil, municipal wells, private wells, surface water and groundwater.Subscribe to updates about PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.Submit a question, comment or concern about PFAS in Dane…
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…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring program is a collaboration of citizens, partners and the DNR to find, report, map and survey invasive species. The program is guided by species identified in NR…
The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council (WGNC) is a state council established to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout Wisconsin. The WGNC comprises representatives of state agencies most concerned with geographic information. Sharing its…
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.
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The city of Waukesha submitted a revised application for a Lake Michigan diversion in October 2013.
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…