Environmental Protection
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DNR’s Inflation Reduction Act Grant Application Period Now Closed; Recipients To Be Announced In July
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for 2024 federal Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants is now closed. DNR staff are in the process of reviewing applications and determining awards.
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Celebrate The First Annual Invasive Species Awareness Day At Wisconsin State Parks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the first annual Invasive Species Awareness Day will take place across Wisconsin State Park properties on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Long Lake Dike repairs project in Sauk County.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Platteville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Platteville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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Incidental Take Notice For Douglas County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the Interstate 535 Blatnik Bridge project in Douglas County.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin's beach list to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer.
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Help Protect Turtles During Nesting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help nesting turtles by following a few easy actions throughout the nesting season.
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DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week. Spill response continued throughout the week, and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Sheboygan Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sheboygan Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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Know What To Do If You Encounter Baby Wild Animals This Holiday Weekend
As you head out to find your adventure this holiday weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds you to help keep wildlife wild by staying a safe distance from young wild animals. It’s essential to observe wild animals at a respectful distance to keep them wild.