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Eagles in Wisconsin
Once endangered, bald eagles have made a remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. Their recovery was made possible by the national ban on the pesticide DDT, added protections under federal and state endangered species laws, river cleanups, citizen…
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Species of Greatest Conservation Need
The 2025 Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan has been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and we are in the process of updating the DNR website. In the meantime, explore elements of the updated plan.Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN…
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Natural communities & Species of Greatest Conservation Need
The 2025 WWAP has been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are in the process of updating our WWAP web pages.
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Conservation Opportunity Areas and Actions
The 2025 Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan has been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and we are in the process of updating the DNR website.
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Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus)
Snowy owls rank among the most charismatic wildlife species in the world.
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Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan
The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan (WWAP) focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and their habitats. First published in 2005, it was updated in 2015 and in 2025 to satisfy funding eligibility through the State Wildlife Grant…
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Reporting water use
Registered withdrawers are required to measure or estimate the volume of water they withdraw every month and report that information annually to the DNR. Withdrawals may be reported by the property owner or by an authorized lessee, agent or operator…