Environmental Protection
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DNR To Conduct Statewide Prescribed Burns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that fire management crews plan to conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state from March 2 through mid-June. These burns take advantage of Wisconsin's optimal conditions during the spring. Additional prescribed burns will occur in late summer and fall (mid-July through November).
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order FH-10-20, to revise chs. NR 20 and 25 relating to fish harvest in Lake Superior
This public hearing will take place virtually via Zoom. The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing.
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DNR Seeks Public Comments For Proposed Green Tier Contract With The C.A. Lawton Co.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests public comments on a proposed Green Tier contract with The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton), a manufacturer of iron castings and machined components based in De Pere, Wisconsin.
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Environmental Review Of The City Of Sheboygan Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Sheboygan is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting March 11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry. To gain stakeholder participation from a wide variety of sources, the DNR will host a virtual public meeting to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish and discuss the lake whitefish rules for the Green Bay emergency rule.
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Environmental Review Of The City Of Kiel Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Kiel is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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Environmental Review Of The Village of Bonduel Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The Village of Bonduel 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 Village of Bonduel.
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Wisconsin Tree Champions Lauded For Outstanding Community Service
The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council has announced awards honoring those dedicated to protecting, preserving and increasing the number of trees that line city streets, fill community parks and beautify neighborhoods throughout Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council advises the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry on the management of urban and community forest resources.
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PFAS External Advisory Group
Subscribe to PFAS External Advisory Group UpdatesGov. Tony Evers declared 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water and signed Executive Order #40 in August 2019 to address the issue of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Wisconsin.The PFAS…
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Environmental Review Of The City Of Watertown Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The City of Watertown is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.