Environmental Protection
- News
Wisconsin Beachgoers: Be Aware Of Blue-Green Algae Risks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding beachgoers and their pets to watch for blue-green algae and know the risks. Blue-green algae can cause illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets, or irritation if rubbed on the skin under clothing.
- News
DNR And EPA To Host Air Permit Public Engagement Webinar
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is holding a Public Engagement Webinar to teach the public how to participate in the air permit approval process. The two-part webinar will be held via Zoom on the afternoons of Sept. 14 and 15, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- News
Spring Waterfowl Survey Results Show Overall Population Increase
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced an increase in the waterfowl population across most of the state, despite dry winter and spring weather.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waste and Materials Management Study Group
The Waste and Materials Management Study Group will be meeting on Aug. 5, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. using an online Zoom meeting.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing for Draft air pollution control permit for ChemDesign Products Inc.
Public hearing for draft air pollution control permit for ChemDesign Products Inc at 2 Stanton Street in Marinette.
- Hearing/Meeting
Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group
Quarterly Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group meeting
- News
Common Tern Reaches An Uncommon Milestone
A Wisconsin common tern has reached an uncommon milestone. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bird number 962-67245 is now the oldest known common tern in the Great Lakes and the second oldest known in North America.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wetland Study Council Meeting
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss wetland mitigation program improvements, the assured wetland delineator program and other topics as time allows.
- Hearing/Meeting
Recovery & Diversion Subgroup meeting
The Recovery & Diversion subgroup of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group will be further discussing and preparing more formalized recommendations to the full Study Group regarding the State’s Recycling Grant Formula.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Forestry Meeting - Day 2
The Council on Forestry will continue using two days of meetings - the first day for presentations and the second for a full Council meeting.