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    Asbestos Removal and Notification

    Asbestos fibers are a known human carcinogen. Lung cancer, mesothelioma (cancer of the chest cavity lining) and asbestosis (a fibrotic scarring of lung tissue) have been proven to result from asbestos exposure.The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970…

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    Clean Diesel Grant Programs

    The 2021 Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant is now available. To be eligible, application packages must be emailed by 5 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2022. Further instructions and application materials are available in the 'Available Grants' section below…

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    Long-Term Monitoring

    The Lower Fox River PCB Cleanup Project is in the monitored recovery phase. The project will remain in this phase until fish, water and sediment evaluations indicate that the remedial action objectives have been met, which often takes many years…

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    Project Documents

    On this page, you will find reports and documents associated with the Lower Fox River PCB Project. Other documents are available upon request.

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    Cleanup Operations

    Sampling and studies on the Lower Fox River started in the early 1970s. These studies indicated that sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) was deposited along the entire length of the river, but primarily in OU1, OU3, OU4 …

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    Project Background

    The Lower Fox River runs 39 miles from Lake Winnebago to the bay of Green Bay in northeast Wisconsin. The Lower Fox River basin was home to the highest concentration of pulp and paper mills in the world. Production and recycling of "carbonless copy…

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    Mercury spills and cleanup

    When mercury is spilled, it shatters into tiny beads and spreads in many directions. These tiny droplets can accumulate in the smallest places. The droplets emit toxic, odorless vapors, which can be very dangerous when inhaled by people or pets.

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    Switchboard Instructions, FAQ and Troubleshooting

    The information on this page will help you use the DNR Switchboard and manage your Wisconsin User ID. If you need additional assistance, visit DNR Switchboard Help.InstructionsHow to Create a Web Access Management System (WAMS) IDFrequently Asked…

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    Open burning publications

    This is a partial list of publications related to open burning. Other resources may be available.

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    Summary Of Regulations For Open Burning

    Several DNR programs regulate open burning for the purposes of air quality maintenance, proper management of solid wastes and wildfire prevention. Below is a brief summary of the DNR programs that regulate open burning and a list of relevant open…

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