Environmental Protection
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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 Regulation Public Notices
Public hearings, meetings and comment information related to air regulations, policies and guidance for the Air Management Program are available below.Information on air pollution control permit actions and public comment opportunities can be found…
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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 pollutantMACT = 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…
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May is Clean Air Month
Clean air is important to human and ecosystem health. Poor air quality can affect people of all ages, especially those sensitive to air pollution, including people with asthma or heart conditions, people who work and exercise outdoors, and older…
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Power Plant Carbon Emission Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has undertaken several rulemakings regulating carbon emissions from power plants under two sections of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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Air Management Advisory Group
The Air Management Advisory Group is a stakeholder working group formed in 2013 by the DNR Air Program. The group serves as a forum for the program to receive input from and provide information to stakeholder organizations. The goal of the advisory…
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E-Cycle Wisconsin program information
E-Cycle Wisconsin is a statewide, manufacturer-funded program that recycles certain electronics used in homes and schools. Individuals and K-12 schools can use E-Cycle Wisconsin to save on electronics recycling. Others may use the program…
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Electronics recycling information for schools
Many electronics, including computers, printers and TVs, are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators. All schools must either recycle electronics or manage them as hazardous waste. List of electronics banned from Wisconsin landfills and…