Environmental Protection
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The C.A. Lawton Co. Renews Tier 2 Participation In Green Tier
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the renewal of a Green Tier participation contract with The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton) in DePere. The agreement with Lawton is a continuation of the original Tier 2 contract that was signed in 2021.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress Honors Youth Delegate Of The Year
On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year Award.
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DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recent manure spill in Monroe County. Spill response began over the weekend and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Monitoring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly this summer in select counties throughout Wisconsin.
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Two Online Aquatic Animal Dealers Convicted In Eight Wisconsin Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced two national online suppliers of aquatic animals have been convicted in multiple Wisconsin county circuit courts for ignoring warnings from the DNR and repeatedly shipping illegal invasive species to schools, residents and businesses.
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Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger This Entire Week
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. If you are in an area of High or Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning.
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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn This Spring, Summer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by observing them from a safe distance this spring and summer.
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DNR Launches The Environmental Responsibility Navigator
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in honor of National Small Business Week, today launched the new Environmental Responsibility Navigator (Enviro-Nav) to help small businesses with environmental compliance.
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Incidental Take Notice For Douglas County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the East 5th Street Reconstruction Project in Douglas County.
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DNR To Conduct Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Three State Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized aerial spraying plans for its 2025 Spongy Moth Suppression Program, with maps of the five selected treatment areas available online.