Environmental Protection
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DNR Seeks Nominations For 2025 Ethical Hunter Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.
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Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Waste This Holiday Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays.
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Grants From The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Improve Wildlife Habitat In Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee And Wood Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are pleased to announce that over $100,000 from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will be supporting six habitat projects on public lands this year in Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee and Wood counties.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grants To Douglas County, City Of Evansville And Kenosha County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has awarded brownfield assessment services to Douglas and Kenosha counties and the city of Evansville to assist with investigating potential contamination.
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As Leaves Fall, Wisconsin Wildfire Danger Increases
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the fall fire season is underway.
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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.