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Nonpoint source TMDL implementation
Nonpoint source pollution continues to be a primary cause of water quality problems in Wisconsin. The state has numerous lakes, streams, and rivers that are not meeting water quality standards and are considered to be "impaired" as a result of…
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Nonpoint Source Program
Wisconsin is a recognized leader in efforts to control nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Since 1978, Wisconsin’s NPS Program has made significant progress in addressing runoff-related water quality problems that, in many cases, have existed for…
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Agricultural nonpoint source pollution
Nonpoint source pollution (or "runoff pollution") of Wisconsin’s waters comes from many sources, including agricultural operations and croplands. When it rains or snow melts, that water may be polluted through contact with manure, feed leachate…
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Nonpoint source program contacts
Find the nonpoint source coordinator who serves your county by choosing a county below:
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Project Documents
On this page, you will find reports and documents associated with the Lower Fox River PCB Project. Other documents are available upon request.
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Cleanup Operations
Sampling and studies on the Lower Fox River started in the early 1970s. These studies indicated that sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) was deposited along the entire length of the river, but primarily in OU1, OU3, OU4 …
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Project Background
The Lower Fox River runs 39 miles from Lake Winnebago to the bay of Green Bay in northeast Wisconsin. The Lower Fox River basin was home to the highest concentration of pulp and paper mills in the world. Production and recycling of "carbonless copy…
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SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CWD, DEER & PREDATOR STUDY NEWSLETTER
Issue 12: February 2020 In this issue of Field Notes, we explore composting as an alternative to traditional methods of carcass disposal. We discuss the difference between specialist and generalist carnivores and share an update on our capture…
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Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council
Past recipients of the urban forestry awards given in recognition of outstanding efforts by individuals, organizations and communities that further urban forestry in Wisconsin.See this year's award recipients.
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Reporting and Responding to Spills
Reporting is everyone’s responsibility.Individuals and entities that cause a spill are required by state law to notify the DNR immediately - as soon as the spill is identified. Reporting should not wait for laboratory analysis if the discharge can…