Environmental Protection
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress Seeking Students For Youth Conservation Congress
Wisconsin students interested in the outdoors are invited to join the Youth Conservation Congress. This statewide youth program is designed to grow and develop future conservation leaders across the state. The Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) is a student extension of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress.
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City of Waukesha Diversion
OverviewOverviewThe DNR approved the city of Waukesha’s diversion application to divert up to 8.2 million gallons per day.The city purchases drinking water from the city of Milwaukee, whose water source is Lake Michigan.The city of Waukesha…
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Environmental Review Of City Of West Allis Project For Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of West Allis is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of West Allis.
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Additional Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Marinette And Oconto Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms emerald ash borer in the Town of Peshtigo in Marinette County. This latest confirmation is in addition to the Town of Abrams and City of Oconto Falls in Oconto County.
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Double Your Love For Nature This Valentine's Day
Double your love for nature this Valentine's Day by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and go directly to conserve rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas.
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Drinking Water and Groundwater Guidance
We welcome your input on all Drinking Water and Groundwater Program guidance. The guidance available for comment tab lists guidance that is being developed or revised. Feedback related to the documents posted should be emailed to the staff member…
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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.