Environmental Protection
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Incidental Take Notice For Buffalo And Trempealeau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the CenturyTel N.823603 Centerville project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public comment on its proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance.
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Help Wisconsin’s Threatened Bat Species
As bats return to summer roost sites from winter hibernation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to remove bats safely and humanely.
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About Beach Advisories And Closings
Beach Closings and Advisories MapBeach Advisory ReportsIn order to alert the public about potentially unhealthy water quality conditions at Great Lakes beaches, local health departments sometimes post swimming advisories. Depending on the severity…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about beaches are answered on this page.General Beach QuestionsWhat is a beach?For the purposes of coastal recreational water quality monitoring, the DNR has defined a beach as "a publicly owned shoreline or land area, not…
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Town Of Berlin Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Town of Berlin 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 watermains on parts of East Park Avenue and Water Street in the Town of Berlin.
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Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council special meeting
At this meeting, the NRTTC will discuss a position statement regarding four items in Governor’s proposed budget and presentation at a listening session on April 28: Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program reauthorization, maintenance funding for Ice Age…
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Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council special meeting
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC) carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to…
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Volunteers Discover New Populations Of Rare Orchids And Milkweeds
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that new populations of some of Wisconsin’s rarest plants, including orchids and milkweeds, are among the discoveries made by trained volunteers for the department’s Rare Plant Monitoring Program.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Oakfield Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Oakfield is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of watermains on part of North Main Street (CTH D) and East and West Church Road (CTH D) in the Village of Oakfield.