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PFAS News and Reports
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…
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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,…
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Handling Waste From Demolished Structures
When structures are dismantled or demolished and disposed of, there is the potential for negative environmental impacts, particularly on wildlife and groundwater. Asbestos, lead, mercury and other hazardous substances in structures could harm human…
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Recycling Residential Asphalt Shingles in Wisconsin
The DNR encourages recycling of residential asphalt shingles because they occupy a large part of roofing tear-off waste and general construction and demolition (C&D) waste and are fairly easy to identify and separate. The DNR's statewide waste…
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Managing Construction and Demolition Debris
Construction projects — both building new structures and demolishing old ones — generate a lot of waste. Studies of Wisconsin landfills have found that materials such as wood, shingles and brick or concrete make up more than one-quarter of the waste…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos Removal
If you cannot find the answer you need among these questions, please contact the asbestos inspector for the county where the project is located.
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Asbestos Removal and Notification
Asbestos fibers are a known human carcinogen. Lung cancer, mesothelioma (cancer of the chest cavity lining) and asbestosis (a fibrotic scarring of lung tissue) have been proven to result from asbestos exposure.The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970…
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Clean Diesel Grant Programs
The 2021 Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant is now available. To be eligible, application packages must be emailed by 5 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2022. Further instructions and application materials are available in the 'Available Grants' section below…