Environmental Protection
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2024 Report To The Legislature
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council today shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2024 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. Recommendations focused on public health and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain a priority, while one focused on finding solutions for water-stressed areas joins the list this year.
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2024 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Below Average Outlook
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that northern Wisconsin’s wild rice crop production is generally below average this year across lakes, flowages and rivers.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Milwaukee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to Milwaukee County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former fuel station on 27th Street in Franklin, Wisconsin.
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Farmers: Applying Manure? Check The Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast First
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure this summer.
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Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group - Vapor Intrusion Subgroup
The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties.
- Hearing/Meeting
Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group - NR 700 Subgroup
The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties.
- Hearing/Meeting
Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group - Funding Sustainability Subgroup
The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties.
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DNR Awards Brownfields Grants To Calumet County And The Cities Of Manitowoc And Brillion
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced three grants of $75,000 each to Calumet County, the city of Manitowoc and the city of Brillion to investigate environmental contamination in their communities.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that they are seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that gives plant enthusiasts an opportunity to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state.
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Become A Community Scientist By Surveying Wildlife For The DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state residents can become community scientists by participating in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Brood Survey, which start statewide on Aug. 1.