Environmental Protection
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DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week. Spill response continued throughout the week, and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Sheboygan Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sheboygan Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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Know What To Do If You Encounter Baby Wild Animals This Holiday Weekend
As you head out to find your adventure this holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you to help keep wildlife wild by staying a safe distance from young wild animals. It’s essential to observe wild animals at a respectful distance to keep them wild.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council On Recycling Meeting
Agenda topics for the council include DNR and legislative updates, discussion and possible action on battery legislative options, 2022 recycling data, food waste diversion update, report of council activities, introduction to Liberty Tire Recycling…
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Do Your Part To Improve Wisconsin’s Air Quality
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to make small tweaks to their daily routines to improve the state’s air quality this Clean Air Month.
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DNR Celebrates 30 Years Of Endangered Resources License Plates BY Offering $25 Rebate
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Endangered Species Day (May 17, 2024) by offering a $25 rebate for new purchases of Endangered Resources license plates now through Dec. 31, 2024.
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DNR Announces New Spongy Moth Resource Center
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension are teaming up to launch a new Spongy Moth Resource Center.
- Hearing/Meeting
2025 Annual Monitoring Network Plan Review
During this hearing, the DNR will review the changes that occurred previously, present an outline of proposed changes for 2024 and 2025 and take public comment on Wisconsin's 2025 Air Monitoring Network Plan.
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Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and turtle, which may result from the I-90/94 at County Highway CS Restoration Project in Columbia County.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Racine Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Racine is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.