Understanding control methodsEradicating invasive species on site is an attainable goal, especially if new introductions are detected early. However, eradication may not be feasible when populations are large and pervasive. When limited resources or…
Statewide information and policyGeneral information / NR 40Invasive Species Team Coordinator invasive.species@wisconsin.govWisconsin DNRInvasive Species - NHC/6PO Box 7921Madison, WI 53707-7921Local, regional and specialized contact…
In an effort to limit the introduction and spread of invasive species in Wisconsin, the DNR created Wisconsin's Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule, Chapter NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code, in 2009. With certain exceptions, it is…
Looking over the backwaters of the Mississippi River at Rush Creek State Natural Area.
The previous Private Lead Service Line Replacement Program, funded by the Water Infrastructure Fund Transfer Act (WIFTA), provided funding to municipalities to assist in their efforts of replacing lead service lines (LSLs) under the control of…
Removing lead service lines (LSLs) is one way to minimize the potential for lead to get into your drinking water. The Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater provides information regarding the concerns of lead in drinking water.
Wisconsin provided over $7.3 billion in financial assistance to municipalities since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 1991 through two environmental financing programs:Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP), for wastewater and storm water, since 1991, including the…
A Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) unsewered project is a construction of a collection system or an interceptor in an area that is undeveloped or serviced by individual systems. Providing sewer service in an unsewered community tends to create many…
The well compensation grant program provides funding to eligible landowners or renters to replace, reconstruct, or treat contaminated private water supplies that serve a residence or provide water to livestock. Learn more about eligibility at well…
All Well Compensation Grants are currently being administered through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant program. Please see the ARPA Well Compensation Grant Website for information on applying for funding assistance.The well compensation…