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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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Agricultural financial assistance
The DNR offers financial assistance in the form of grants for local efforts to control nonpoint source pollution. These grants support both the implementation of source-area controls to prevent runoff contamination and the installation of treatment…
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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…
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Mercury spills and cleanup
When mercury is spilled, it shatters into tiny beads and spreads in many directions. These tiny droplets can accumulate in the smallest places. The droplets emit toxic, odorless vapors, which can be very dangerous when inhaled by people or pets.
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Meth lab/clandestine drug lab information
Methamphetamine (meth) made in makeshift laboratories, such as rented apartments or hotel rooms, may cause contamination of indoor air and property and pose a risk of fire or explosion. When law enforcement officials seize a meth lab, containers and…
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Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive, wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) by eating the tissues under the bark. Native to northeastern Asia, emerald ash borer (EAB) was first detected in the United States in…
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Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive, wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) by eating the tissues under the bark. Native to northeastern Asia, emerald ash borer (EAB) was first detected in the United States in…
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Issues related to water when purchasing a property
The information provided below is intended to help individuals or businesses looking to purchase property by providing an overview of DNR programs and/or regulations related to water. Regardless of whether a property contains or is adjacent to a…
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Issues related to spills/contamination when purchasing a property
The information provided below is intended to help individuals and businesses looking to purchase property to get an overview of the DNR programs and/or regulations that may apply to the environmental condition of the property. It is important to be…