Environmental Protection
- Webpage
Beach Closings and Advisories Map
The interactive map below is part of the DNR's Wisconsin Beach Health database. It reflects beach status information provided by the local public health departments. You can find beach closings and advisories for Great Lakes coastal beaches and…
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DNR Now Accepting Submissions For 2022 Stamp Design Contests
Have your artwork featured on a piece of history and contribute to environmental restoration efforts by entering the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2022 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Artists must submit their entries by July 15, 2021 for the 2022 contests.
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Virtual Meeting On Proposed Rough Fish Contract Changes Feb. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the DNR’s rough fish removal program.
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DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Gail Good
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that Gail Good, DNR Air Management Program Director, will receive the 2020 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award. Good received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
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Prescribed Burns Spark A Better Future For Rare Ecosystems
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completed a record number of prescribed burns within state natural areas in the fall to maintain and care for some of Wisconsin’s rarest ecosystems and a site containing significant effigy mounds.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Announces Special Meeting Jan. 22
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually on Friday for a Special Meeting to discuss the next steps to establish a wolf hunt in Wisconsin in 2021.
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Madison Gas And Electric Expands Tier 2 Green Tier Participation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) expanded its Green Tier participation with the department that includes a new Tier 2 contract that goes into effect Jan. 15, 2021. The agreement includes all operations in southern and central Wisconsin, expanding from its previous participation contract for its Blount Street facility.
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DNR Reminds Wisconsinites To Reduce Salt Use This Winter
Reduce salt usage this winter and help improve Wisconsin’s freshwater ecosystems. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise remind Wisconsin residents of the negative impacts of chlorides and best practices for responsible salt use during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 11-15, 2021.
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Incidental Take Notice for Adams County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare lizard, which may result from the Lido Development and Golf Course construction 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.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Informational Hearing regarding the proposed reissuance of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the City of Baraboo. WI-0020605-10-0
Summary of Proposed Changes include a variance to the water quality standard for Mercury and an addition of new Total Nitrogen Ammonia limits. Fecal coliform monitoring and limits have been replaced with Escherechia coli (E. coli) monitoring and…