Property/Site Owners
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Waukesha Water Diversion EIS
Subscribe to updates about the Great Lakes Compact and Waukesha diversion. In 2019, the DNR completed an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the City of Waukesha's proposed diversion of water from Lake Michigan with return flow via the Root…
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Kohler Golf Course Proposal
The Kohler Company has proposed construction of a golf course adjacent to Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan County. The proposed 18-hole golf course would be constructed on 247 acres owned by the Kohler Company. The project site is along the…
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Aquatic Plant Management Strategic Analysis
Subscribe to email updates or mobile alerts when this Web page has been updated. Aquatic plants are a critical component of the state's freshwater environment. They help to ensure good water quality and clarity through their influence on…
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Switchboard Instructions, FAQ and Troubleshooting
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of transitioning systems from the current Web Access Management Systems (WAMS) user ID to the new MyWisconsin ID user ID. More information about the transition is available.This…
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Open burning publications
This is a partial list of publications related to open burning. Other resources may be available.
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Summary Of Regulations For Open Burning
Several DNR programs regulate open burning for the purposes of air quality maintenance, proper management of solid wastes and wildfire prevention. Below is a brief summary of the DNR programs that regulate open burning and a list of relevant open…
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Environmental and health impacts of open burning
All open burning poses risks to the environment and public health. Smoke pollutes the air we breathe. Ash pollutes our soil, groundwater, lakes, rivers and streams. Burning anything in the outdoors can cause a wildfire. Burning only approved…
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Open burning and outdoor wood boiler complaints
State restrictions are limited regarding the open burning of materials generated by households. Your local government may have more restrictions on open burning than the state. If you have concerns or complaints about open burning or outdoor wood…
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Outdoor wood boilers
Outdoor wood boilers (OWBs) have become more popular in the United States, particularly in rural areas, as the prices for heating oil, propane and natural gas have increased. A 2006 report by Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (…