Environmental Protection
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch For Lake Michigan And Green Bay Lake Whitefish
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing season.
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Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
The Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will hold a meeting on Oct. 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. The meeting will occur in-person at the DNR Office in Bayfield, WI.
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DNR Awards Loans To Support Redevelopment In City Of Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced loan awards totaling over $1.3 million to the city of Madison to support the cleanup of contaminated soil at three properties associated with the Huxley Yards redevelopment project on the city’s north side.
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Waterfowl Hunters Can Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds migratory bird hunters that they are essential partners in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species during the fall hunting seasons.
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Healthy Lakes And Rivers Initiative Celebrates 10 Years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a milestone year for the statewide Healthy Lakes & Rivers (HLR) initiative: 10 years of helping to protect Wisconsin’s waters.
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DNR Encourages The Public To Source Local Firewood This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Wisconsinites and state visitors to think twice before giving invasive species or harmful hitchhikers a ride in their firewood this fall.
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DNR Completes Statewide Cleanup Efforts At Former 5R Facilities Associated With 2021 Wisconsin Act 234
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the completion of statewide cleanup efforts in Price, Rusk and Washington counties associated with 2021 Wisconsin Act 234 and the multi-year federal fraud case involving former Wisconsin-based electronics recycler 5R Processors and related firms.
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Help Maintain A Healthy Herd This Season: Avoid Baiting And Feeding Deer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state's deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.
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Watch For Reptiles And Amphibians On Wisconsin’s Roads This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035.