Environmental Protection
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DNR Celebrates Air Quality Improvements, Accomplishments During Clean Air Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Clean Air Month this May by celebrating the accomplishments of the last 20 years, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin.
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Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Peter Helland Wildlife Area Field Conversion Project.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, May 3 to share updates and seek public input on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 19th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.
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DNR Announces New Green Tier Charter For Climate Action
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced DNR Secretary Adam N. Payne signed the new Green Tier Charter for Climate Action.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Winnebago County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Winnebago County in the town of Nepeuskun. This positive is also within 10 miles of the Waushara County, Green Lake County and Fond du Lac County borders.
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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 frog, which may result from the Xcel Energy: 3444 Pole Replacement project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
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Brule River State Forest Master Plan Variance Now Available For Public Review And Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the Brule River State Forest Master Plan Variance. The proposed variance would allow additional barrens habitat management in the Mott's Ravine Native Community Management Area at Brule River State Forest.
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Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds everyone that the arrival of spring brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state. The DNR recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July.
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Incidental Take Notice For Grant 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 Grant River Sand Pit.
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Protect Your Valuable Ash Trees Against Emerald Ash Borer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners with healthy, valuable ash trees to treat them with insecticide this spring to protect against the deadly emerald ash borer. The pest is the most damaging threat to Wisconsin trees, killing more than 99% of the untreated ash trees it infests.