Environmental Protection
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Recycling Excellence Award Nomination Period Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15.
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Incidental Take Notice For Waushara 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 X11 Transmission Line Uprate project.
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Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse 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 Melrose Gravel Pit project in La Crosse County.
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DNR Accepting Pre-Applications For 2024 Surface Water Grants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will award more than $6 million to local groups to protect and improve surface water.
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Help Count Migrating Chimney Swifts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group invite the public to help monitor chimney swift populations by participating in a “Swift Night Out.”
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2023 Wolf Management Plan Is Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a revised draft of the 2023 Wolf Management Plan. The plan will go to the Natural Resource Board (NRB) during their meeting on Oct. 25, 2023.
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DNR Enhances Great Lakes Fish Population Through Stocking Efforts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to help enhance fish populations in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior through its 2023 stocking efforts.
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Help Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its partners invite the public to help search for aquatic invasive species (AIS) on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
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Help Shape Deer Season For Your Community
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation to apply for a seat on a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC).
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DNR Offering Free Well Water Screening At Farm Technology Days
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced they will provide free well water testing for nitrate at Farm Technology Days in Baraboo July 18-20.