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No/low impact activities
The Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization (BITP/A) allows for the incidental taking (mortality) of state-threatened and endangered animals and plants that may occur during specific no/low impact project activities. The department recognizes…
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Voluntary Expedited Endangered Resources (VEER) Review
A VEER Review is an ER Review completed by department staff in a guaranteed turnaround time of seven working days. Customers still have the option to use the regular ER Review service for a lower cost.
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Endangered Resources Review
An Endangered Resources Review (ER Review) is a screening of a proposed project area for potential impacts on endangered resources like rare plants, animals and natural communities. They are conducted for various land management, development…
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Natural Heritage Inventory Public Portal
The Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) Public Portal is a free online mapping application for landowners planning on-the-ground projects (e.g., residential development, prescribed burn, utility maintenance, lake drawdown) to learn if their…
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NATURAL HERITAGE INVENTORY TRAINING
NHI Data is available for use in two different ways: Authorized Users can use the data for initial project screening and planning purposes, and Certified Reviewers are able to write Proposed ER Reviews. Both options involve training in order to…
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Mussel Relocation Protocol
This protocol was developed by the Department of Natural Resources for relocating native mussels out of harm’s way from areas of potential in-stream impacts.
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Incidental take public notices
Prior to authorizing the incidental taking of an endangered or threatened species, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must provide public notice of the proposed activity. Any application, conservation plan and implementing agreement…
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No/Low Impact Activity Definitions
Above-ground facilities Transformers, pedestals, switch fuse boxes, hand holes, pumping or valve stations or huts. Agricultural Consists of cropland and farmstead land use (see below). Artificial Consists of manmade materials,…