Environmental Protection
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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.
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Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents and visitors to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears across the state as they emerge from their dens early this spring.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help collect information about the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly and its habitat to help advance recovery efforts.