Future remote sensing research activities at the DNR will concentrate on an increase in Earth observation monitoring capabilities. These research activities include the optical and biogeochemical characterization of lakes across Wisconsin and the…
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Draft EIA and comments received Public comments were received for the draft economic impact analysis (EIA). All public comments received The public comment period was in effect March 8, 2021 - April 10, 2021 for the following documents.
Remediation & Redevelopment (RR) Program public notices and public comment opportunities are listed below.External advisory group meeting information can be found on each group’s webpage and on the DNR Hearings and Meetings Calendar.Find…
PFAS In Wisconsin Webinar at 2 p.m. On April 19 Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) for the PFAS in Wisconsin Webinar at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 19,…
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may enter the environment and result in contamination to groundwater, surface water, soil and/or sediment. In general, a person responsible for a discharge is required to report, investigate and cleanup the…
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s.PFAS do not occur naturally, and some are widespread in the environment.…
Frequently asked questions about lakes are answered on this page.Water Levels and DroughtDoes drought make blue-green algae worse?
Every waterbody has critical habitat - those areas that are most important to the overall health of the aquatic plants and animals. Remarkably, 80 percent of the plants and animals on the state's endangered and threatened species list spend all or…