Environmental Protection
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Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in our waters as part of the Great Lakes Landing Blitz.
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Invasive Phragmites Statewide Management Strategy Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new guidance document, “Phragmites australis: A Statewide Management Strategy,” that lays out a Wisconsin-wide approach to managing the non-native plant Phragmites australis subsp. australis (common reed).
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Incidental Take Notice For Rock County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the Rock County Reliability Project.
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Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin And Wisconsin DNR Team Up To Increase Pollinator Habitat In State Parks
In honor of Pollinator Week June 19-25, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are proud to announce that seven state park properties will receive a pollinator upgrade in 2023.
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Damaged Trees To Be Removed From Forest Exploration Center Site In Milwaukee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that ash trees impacted by the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) will be removed from the Forest Exploration Center site in Milwaukee County this month.
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Incidental Take Notice For Adams 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 Sand Valley Spa Building and Access Road project in Adams County.
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State Wetland Regulations Remain Intact After SCOTUS Sackett Decision
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today affirms that the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Sackett vs United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not alter Wisconsin’s wetland regulations under state law.
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DNR Reminds Boaters, Anglers To Help Keep Wisconsin's Waters Healthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help protect Wisconsin's rivers, streams and lakes during this weekend's Drain Campaign.
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DNR Experts Warn Of A Bad Spongy Moth Summer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warns the public that the next two months could bring the worst spongy moth caterpillar outbreak in more than a decade.
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Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized As DNR Lab Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant as the 2023 Lab of the Year award recipient.