Environmental Protection
- News
DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Dens This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction in Wisconsin.
- Hearing/Meeting
November Council on Forestry Meeting
The Council on Forestry will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov.14 at the Rhinelander DNR Service Center.
- News
DNR Confirms Oak Wilt In Ashland County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that oak wilt, a deadly disease that affects oak trees, has been found for the first time in Ashland County.
- News
DNR Seeks Public Comment On Updated Water Condition List
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on revised water condition lists included in the draft 2024 Impaired Waters List.
- News
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 Trail and Overlook Hill Road project in Adams County.
- News
Results Of Statewide PFAS Sampling In Private Wells Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin.
- Hearing/Meeting
Polk County CWD Meeting
DNR staff will provide information about CWD in Wisconsin, local CWD testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wetland Study Council Meeting
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss integrated watershed management, the assured delineator program, wetland exemptions and general permits, and other topics as time allows. This meeting is open to the public.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Trempealeau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Entrance Road project.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Sauk 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 WIS 23 (US 14 to County GG) project.