Agricultural plastics or "ag plastics" covers a wide variety of products and plastic types, including materials used in many common household plastic products.
We are lucky enough to live with four beautiful seasons here in Wisconsin, and each one presents new opportunities for us to reduce our impact. Look through the activities below to learn about things you can do each season to reduce waste and…
Wisconsin's recycling law applies equally to all residential and nonresidential locations throughout the state. The law bans disposal or incineration of certain recyclable materials. It also requires every municipality in the state to operate a…
MRF stakeholder meeting presentations
The DNR held its fifth annual MRF Stakeholder meeting Oct. 24 via Zoom/conference call. Agenda, meeting notes and presentations can be found below.-->
If left out in the environment, monofilament fishing line can tangle or be ingested by wildlife, endanger swimmers or become wrapped around boat propellers. It can last up to 600 years in freshwater, meaning it poses a threat for a long time.…
In Wisconsin, farmers may compost crop residues, manure and animal carcasses generated on their farm sites. Depending on the material and size of the farming operation, DNR wastewater and/or solid waste rules may apply. In most cases, a DNR…
Every two years section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to publish an overall report on the quality of all surface waters across the state. This report, called the "Integrated Report of Water Quality," is submitted to the EPA on April…
Once an impairment in water has been identified, the next step is to identify the best method of restoration. There are many programs depending on the type of pollution. A large focus of restoration work has been Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)…
The DNR is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Along with Department data, submitted data will be used to assess the quality of our state's water resources and pinpoint problem areas.
Data will be…
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The Clean Water Act (CWA) requires states to assess the quality of its surface waters and report the results to the public.