Environmental Protection
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DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Taylor County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Taylor County. The spill impacted Trappers Creek, a tributary to the Black River, with dead fish observed in the creek.
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DNR Celebrates Longstanding Green Tier Participant Veridian Homes For 20 Years Of Environmental Excellence
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates Veridian Homes, LLC on 20 years of participation in the DNR’s Green Tier program.
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DNR Honors Connie Ramthun As State Natural Areas Volunteer Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Connie Ramthun as the 2025 State Natural Areas Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to invasive species removal in the northern Kettle Moraine.
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Low Wild Rice Production Continues In Northern Wisconsin; Some Harvesting Opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that this year’s wild rice crop in northern Wisconsin remains low, continuing a pattern of low production in recent years.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Renewal With Inpro Corporation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed Green Tier contract renewal with Inpro Corporation (Inpro).
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Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the County Road J Improvements in Columbia County.
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Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Winnebago Heights Development in Sauk County.
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Keep Young Wildlife Wild
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect young wildlife by observing them from a safe distance and letting them grow up in their natural environment.
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Incidental Take Notice For ATC Project In Adams County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the "incidental taking" of a rare lizard, which may result from the ATC Northern Adams County Network Improvement project in Adams County.
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Wisconsin DNR Firefighters Head To Western U.S. And Canada To Assist With Wildfire Suppression Efforts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that Fire Control program staff have been mobilized across the western U.S. and Canada to combat increased wildfire activity and assist in suppression and protection efforts.