Environmental Protection
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Incidental Take Notice For Adams And Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the River Road Reconstruction Project in Adams and Columbia counties.
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National Drinking Water Week Is May 5-11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of clean drinking water and recognizing the dedicated professionals working to keep our water clean in celebration of National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Barron Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Barron is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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Volunteer Rediscovers Rare Plant Not Seen In Wisconsin For Over 100 Years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a population of Maryland senna (Senna marilandica), a rare plant not seen in Wisconsin since 1911, was rediscovered in southwest Wisconsin.
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DNR Celebrates Air Quality Success During Clean Air Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Air Month this May, an important time to remember our collective responsibility to protect the air we all breathe.
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DNR Announces Drawdown For Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown at Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area in Marquette and Green Lake counties.
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CWD Public Meeting In Waushara County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting with the Waushara County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being…
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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.