Environmental Protection
- News
DNR Report Highlights Volunteer Contributions At State Natural Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently announced the release of the latest State Natural Area Volunteer Annual Report showcasing the work of hundreds of volunteers who helped care for Wisconsin’s state natural areas in 2025.
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DNR Issues Formal Notice Of Violation To Enbridge; Additional Enforcement Action Possible
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued a notice of violation (NOV) to Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. for alleged violations in Iron and Ashland counties. The alleged violations include violations of permit conditions for the Line 5 reroute construction project and violations of state environmental laws for the unpermitted construction of a bypass around the Saxon Line 5 spill site.
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DNR Releases 2025-2026 Sustainability And Business Support Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the release of the Sustainability and Business Support (SBS) section's 2025-2026 report. The report highlights the many ways forward-thinking businesses, in partnership with SBS, are voluntarily outperforming regulatory requirements while achieving both superior environmental outcomes and operational efficiencies.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For KS Large Bore Pistons
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requests public comments on the Green Tier application for KS Large Bore Pistons, LLC. (KSLP). If accepted, the application would allow KSLP to join Tier 1.
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DNR Announces 2027 Seedling Availability And Tree Planting Milestone
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources highlights a milestone for Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge and encourages everyone to take action to bring Wisconsin closer to a resilient landscape.
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DNR Honors Diane Perschbacher And Rory Williams As State Natural Areas Volunteers Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced Diane Perschbacher and Rory Williams as the 2026 State Natural Areas Volunteers of the Year for their dedication to natural areas stewardship at Oshkosh-Larsen Trail Prairies State Natural Area.
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Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2026, and throughout the year.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
The Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will hold a meeting on Oct. 14, 2026 at 5 p.m. The meeting will occur in-person at the DNR Office in Bayfield, WI.
- News
Easily Assess The Health Of Shoreland Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites all to use the Score My Shore tool from the Healthy Lakes & Rivers initiative.
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Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC's Three La Crosse Locations Join DNR’s Green Tier Program
he Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Inland Label & Marketing Services, LCC (Inland)'s three La Cross facilities were accepted into the Green Tier program. The facilities, located at 2009 West Avenue South, 3030 Airport Road and 672 Breezy Point Road in La Crosse join Inland’s Neenah location as Tier 1 participants. They now belong to a select group of organizations that are committed to environmental leadership.