BOD provides a measure of the impact of a waste (water) on the oxygen content in a receiving water body. Wastes (organic matter, "food") are broken down (decomposed, oxidized, metabolized) by microbial organisms (aerobic bacteria), frequently…
Collaboration is one of the core values of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Accordingly, the Remediation and Redevelopment Program works with groups of external stakeholders to address issues associated with the investigation,…
The Wisconsin Lake Modeling Suite (WiLMS) model is a lake water quality-planning tool. The WiLMS model structure is organized into four principal parts: front-end, phosphorus prediction, internal loading and trophic response. Models WiLMS 3.3.18 (…
In order to keep DNR servers up to date, DNR will be patching the GIS servers to the latest service level on the morning of Sunday, April 27. During this update, users may see unexpected issues with DNR’s web map viewers. We apologize…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to promoting diversity, fairness, equity and the principles of environmental justice. We also ensure we do not discriminate in our programs, decisions, actions or delivery of services.
A sanitary survey is an evaluation of a water system's facilities, operations and records to
Many drinking water wells in the towns of Warren and Hudson, situated in St. Croix County, are contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile organic compound (VOC). A Special Well Casing Depth Area (St. Croix SWCDA - Towns of Hudson and…
PFAS contamination has been detected throughout Dane County in soil, municipal wells, private wells, surface water and groundwater.Subscribe to updates about PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.Submit a question, comment or concern about PFAS in Dane…
The DNR works closely with the Department of Health Services (DHS) to issue consumption advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) where and when necessary. Fish consumption advisories are based on guidance from the Great Lakes…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring program is a collaboration of citizens, partners and the DNR to find, report, map and survey invasive species. The program is guided by species identified in NR…