Environmental Protection
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New Report Highlights Volunteers’ Contributions To State Natural Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating volunteers who work on their own or in socially-distanced small groups at State Natural Areas (SNAs) to help control invasive species, collect and plant native seeds and cut and burn brush during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Dredging Materials In The Milwaukee Estuary Area Of Concern
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss the disposal of dredged material from the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.
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Aquatic and Wetland Invasives Species Monitoring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring program is a collaboration of citizens, partners and the DNR to find, report, map and survey invasive species. The program is guided by species identified in NR…
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Wisconsin Geographic Names Council
The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council (WGNC) is a state council established to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout Wisconsin. The WGNC comprises representatives of state agencies most concerned with geographic information. Sharing its…
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DNR Launches Healthy Watersheds Initiative To Spotlight Wisconsin’s Water Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is launching its Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters initiative to protect the state’s waters.
- Hearing/Meeting
Standards Oversight Council Meeting
This is a quarterly meeting of inter-agency collaboration that oversees the development, maintenance and distribution of technical standards to support urban and rural land and water conservation programs in Wisconsin.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Informational Hearing On The Proposed Orchard Ridge Eastern Expansion - Southern Unit Landfill
Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. (WMWI) has filed with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 289.24, a complete feasibility report concerning a parcel of land proposed to be used as a site for land disposal of solid…
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City of Marshfield Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Marshfield is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Marshfield.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Listening Session 14
The Wisconsin DNR will host an online listening session for residents in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities to provide an update on the investigation into PFAS contamination in the area.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Listening Session 14
The Wisconsin DNR will host an online listening session for residents in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities to provide an update on the investigation into PFAS contamination in the area.