External Services
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
Environmental impacts of agricultural runoff
Agricultural runoff may reduce the water quality in Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and rivers. The same things that help farmers grow healthy crops or raise healthy animals may be too much of a good thing when it comes to water and the life in…
- Webpage
Plan map
The watersheds shown on this map have DNR and EPA-approved Nine Key Element watershed plans. To review the Nine Key Element watershed plan areas with other DNR GIS layers, use: Water condition viewer * Note: The Priority Watershed and Lakes…
- Webpage
Expired nine key element watershed plan areas
Wisconsin has multiple expired watershed plans. To see their location, go to:
- Webpage
Technical & financial assistance resources for agricultural operations
Agricultural operations may research technical assistance and explore potential financial assistance for various issues, including livestock siting and nonpoint source (NPS) runoff management through these resources.
- Webpage
Other permits or regulations that may apply to agricultural operations
All agricultural operations, including Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), may be required to obtain Department of Natural Resources (DNR) permits or comply with other DNR regulations. Additional permits may be required for agricultural…
- Webpage
Matsche Farms Inc CAFO Permit
Matsche Farms is a dairy Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), located in Shawano County, currently permitted by the DNR under the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit program. The operation is owned and operated…
- Webpage
Wisconsin DNR settles lawsuit with Dairy Business Association
On June 8, 2016, the DNR issued a public notice seeking comment on proposed draft guidance, “Feed Storage Area Runoff Controls for CAFOs.” We are writing to notify you that pursuant to a settlement agreement between the DNR and the Dairy Business…
- Webpage
Agricultural runoff management staff
Agricultural runoff management staff can help you with: