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Wisconsin's Great Waters 2020 Photo Contest and Writing Project

The Office of Great Waters is pleased to present our 12th annual calendar, along with the winners and submissions from the 2020 Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project. As the calendar, photos and writings clearly show, the Great Lakes…

EM Insight 2022 Quarter 2: April - June

Groundwater Quiz

Test your knowledge and have some fun. The answers are at the bottom of the page.

Public Input, Meetings & Rulemaking Efforts

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,…

PFAS Investigation and Cleanup

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…

Environmental and Health Impacts of PFAS

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.…

Coping With Flooding

Information on this page will help you keep your family safe in a flooding emergency and minimize damage to your property.What Can I Do?In addition to the bulleted items listed below for assistance during flood events, there are also actions and…

Flood Prevention

If you live, work or own property in an area at risk of flooding, take a few steps now that will reduce later your risk of death, health threats and property damage from flooding - whether you're a homeowner, farmer, business, dam owner or local…

Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules

This table lists proposed emergency administrative rules which are currently being developed by the DNR, or which have been adopted by the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and are pending publication. Once published, emergency rules are effective for…

Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules

This table lists proposed permanent administrative rules currently being developed by the DNR or adopted by the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and are pending publication.