The department is developing a master plan for properties it manages in the Central Sand Hills region, which includes all of Marquette County and portions of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green Lake, Portage, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties.
The Wisconsin State Legislature has given DNR the responsibility and authority to acquire land for conservation, natural resource protection and public outdoor recreation purposes. This authority is found in Chapter 23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. DNR…
In 1989, Governor Tommy Thompson and the Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (or Stewardship Fund) to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries and expand…
Helpful links to find more information on the DNR Real Estate program
Real estate operations do not end after the land is purchased by DNR. There are many actions that occur on DNR managed land to ensure good land practices and management. The Department of Natural Resources purchases land to manage and protect…
Launch Public Access Lands online mapping application. Buy the Public Access Lands (PAL) Atlas or county portions thereof. Download county PDF map series. Search DNR lands for outdoor activities.
BEGINNING TAX YEAR 2021, PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE AT A MINIMUM OF $3.50 PER ACREOnline Mill Rate EntryNOTICE: Beginning in November 2024 the Web Access Managed System (WAMS) security access will be replaced by MyWisconsin ID.Go to MyWisconsinID for…
Interim Forest Management Plans (IFMPs) are intended to guide timber management on properties that do not yet have formal master plans. The department expects to complete detailed master plans for these properties at some point in the future.…
Before applying for a Stewardship grant, it is important to know what obligations come attached to Stewardship dollars. The requirements tied to Stewardship grants are spelled out in grant agreements or grant contracts and the administrative rules…