Environmental Protection
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Protect Wisconsin’s Forests And Trees By Not Moving Firewood
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents and visitors to help protect the state’s trees where you live, play or camp by not transporting firewood long distances.
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DNR Submits Central Sands Lakes Study Findings And Recommendations To State Legislature
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has submitted the final Central Sands Lakes Study Report and recommendations to the Wisconsin Legislature advising a management framework to address impacted water resources across the Central Sands Region.
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary public hearing on the revised Statement of Scope SS 045-21 relating to gray wolf harvest regulations (Board Orders WM-01-21(E), WM-02-21 and WM-03-21)
Preliminary public hearing on the revised Statement of Scope SS 045-21 relating to gray wolf harvest regulations (Board Orders WM-01-21(E), WM-02-21 and WM-03-21)
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Flood Insurance Rate Maps In Florence County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of the proposed Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) update for Florence County. Before finalizing the new maps, property owners and renters have a chance to review the updated flood risk data shown on the maps and make an appeal.
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 030-21 (Board Order DG-31-20)
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 030-21 (Board Order DG-31-20) for proposed revisions to ch. NR 809 related to the promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for 12 additional Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances…
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Roth Feeder Pig II - Public Hearing
Public Informational Hearing for the proposed WPDES permit issuance to Roth Feeder Pig II.
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Cybersecurity
Resources for public water systems to prepare for and prevent cyberattacksA single cyber attack could cause disastrous health, fiscal, and reputational damage, all of which could be avoided when a water system operator, utility director and/or IT…
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 037-21 (Board Order DG-22-20)
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 037-21 (Board Order DG-22-20) for proposed revisions to ch. NR 811, Wis.Adm. Code, to update, correct and clarify existing code requirements and add requirements for new technologies related to…
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Protect Turtles On The Move
With turtle nesting season soon underway, state conservation biologists and highway officials are joining forces to encourage Wisconsinites to hatch a brighter future for slow-moving, slow-growing turtles by taking a few simple steps.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Phillips-Medisize Oaklawn Facility
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the proposed Green Tier application for Phillips Medisize – Oaklawn facility in Menomonie. The proposal covers activities at the facility located on 412 Red Cedar St., which is an injection molding facility for plastic components and a partial assembly facility for medical and pharmaceutical delivery products.