Environmental Protection
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Mobile Sources and Fuels
Mobile sources are any vehicle or equipment, including automobiles, trucks, aircraft, locomotives, watercraft, construction equipment, lawnmowers and others that generate air emissions. Mobile source emissions account for a majority of all human-…
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Winter Tips
Whether staying indoors around the fireplace or enjoying outdoor activities, air quality and energy remain important parts of winter life. Daily use of electricity and fuel contributes to air pollution. The choices we make every day can directly…
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Summer Tips
Welcome summer! As citizens go for a swim in one of Wisconsin's lakes, cookout in the backyard or go on a long summer bike ride, air quality remains an important part of everyday life. The hot humid weather is the perfect time to find ways to save…
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Spring Tips
The days are warm and the nights are cool. The trillium and tulips are emerging from the soil and spring has arrived. This is a great time of year to make choices that will improve air quality and the environment. Spring is a season of new growth.…
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Fall Tips
When the sticky humidity of summer gives way to warm days and chilly nights, it is the perfect time to think about saving energy. Home is a great place to start. However, saving energy and improving air quality when buying produce, driving to work…
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Do A Little, Save A Lot
The average adult breathes about 20,000 times each day. Both children and the elderly face a greater risk of being affected by air pollution, as do people with heart, respiratory or other ailments. Daily use of electricity and fuel contributes to…
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Air Regulations, Policies and Guidance Public Notices
Public hearing, meeting and comment information related to air regulations, policies and guidance for the Air Management Program is available here. Upcoming Public Hearings, Meetings and Notices There are no upcoming hearings, meetings or notices…
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Frequently Asked Questions: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
The U.S. EPA issues National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) that are categorized as either MACT or GACT. For general information about NESHAPs, visit our air toxics page. HAP = hazardous air pollutant MACT = maximum…
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Fireworks
Brilliant fireworks displays are fun to watch but have the potential for high concentrations of smoke, which can have health effects. This is especially true around the 4th of July, when extensive fireworks are part of large events and smaller…
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Air Management Program Organization and Staff Lists
Air Program organization chart - primary responsibilities for Air Program personnel DNR staff directory - searchable by name, subject or county Contacts by topic Rules, plans and policy Rules and regulations Federal and state standards…