Environmental Protection
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DNR Announces Drawdown For Navarino Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown on two flowages at Navarino Wildlife Area: Hanson Flowage and 80 Acre Flowage. The drawdowns will begin this spring, and water levels will be lowered slowly until full drawdown is achieved in mid-May.
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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn
Spring is baby animal season in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to leave fawns alone while they’re out exploring the state during the warm weather months. If a fawn is encountered while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance it’s right where it’s supposed to be and its mother isn’t far away.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Luck Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Luck in Polk County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR To Conduct Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Six Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized aerial spray plans for its 2024 Spongy Moth Suppression Program, with maps for the six selected treatment areas available online.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Williams Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Williams Bay is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes a new enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt individually for PFNA, PFHxS and GenX. Additionally, the EPA finalized an MCL at a hazard index of 1 when a combination of PFNA, PFHxS, GenX and PFBS are present in a mixture.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Forestry Funding Committee Meeting
The Council on Forestry Funding Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and update forestry funding budget priorities for the 2025 – 2027 biennial budget.
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DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Christine Sieger
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Remediation and Redevelopment Bureau Director Christine Sieger was awarded the 2023 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award.
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DNR To Continue Spring Prescribed Burns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews will conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the southern half of the state.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Kenosha Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Kenosha is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.