The DNR is committed to keeping citizens and other stakeholders informed about PFAS in Wisconsin. Below are reports, news releases and important information from the DNR.ReportsPFAS in Wisconsin: January - June 2024PFAS in Wisconsin: July - December…
Maps help present information in a form that is more easily understood and meaningful to broad audiences. You can browse the mapping applications below for more specific information displayed in a map format. Many of these maps are interactive,…
Industrial sand operations that have a requirement in their permit to monitor for particulate matter must provide ambient monitoring data to the DNR. The DNR Air Management Program works with industrial sand facilities to provide technical…
Industrial sand for use in the petroleum, glass and foundry industries has been produced in Wisconsin for over 40 years. The demand for sand increased exponentially starting in 2014, related to use of Wisconsin sand as a proppant in the extraction…
Every two years section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to publish an overall report on the quality of all surface waters across the state. This report, called the Integrated Report of Water Quality, is submitted to the EPA on April 1…
Managing storm damaged woods [PDF] (adapted by William Klase, UWEX Educator). Help from professional foresters Here are a few tips to consider when dealing with independent contractors.
The threat of wildfire is very real in Wisconsin. Many acres of dead and dying trees, brush and other vegetation make this threat even greater. While you work to remove the storm-damaged debris on your property, take time to guard against the…
Review the information below and contact your local DNR forester to discuss your management options in more detail.
Follow these steps when encountering storm damage. Conduct a thorough damage assessment and consider salvage harvest If physically possible, walk entire property. Be sure to wear your hard hat and other safety gear. Make a simple map showing the…
Once an impairment in water has been identified, the next step is to identify the best method of restoration. There are many programs depending on the type of pollution. A large focus of restoration work has been Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)…