Environmental Protection
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DNR Confirms Cougar Killed In Buffalo County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the fatal shooting of a cougar in Buffalo County. The incident was reported to the DNR’s Violation Hotline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Trail and Overlook Hill Road project in Adams County.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Modification Of Wastewater Discharge Permit For We Energies Generating Station In Oak Creek
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek to authorize use of a new wastewater treatment system.
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New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Calumet County Effective Oct. 13
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Outagamie County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the Calumet, Waupaca and Winnebago county borders, and will enact a new baiting and feeding ban to go into effect in Calumet County on Oct. 13, 2023.