Environmental Protection
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Incidental Take Notice For Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which could be possible from the Walking Iron Trail project in Dane County.
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Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin's Pollinators
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that native plant sales are popping up around the state now through early June. By planting native plants in your outdoor space, you can support the entire ecosystem by providing the most beneficial food for pollinators.
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DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Walworth County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure discharge to an unnamed tributary in Walworth County that is impacting Geneva Lake.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To City Of Berlin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a Brownfield Grant to the city of Berlin to assist with the investigation of potential contamination at the former location of a glove factory and lumber company.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Marathon City
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Marathon City to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former Weisenberger Tie & Lumber, Inc. facility.
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Help Prevent The Spread Of Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages all to participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb. 23 through 27, a national event held by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA).
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Support Wisconsin's Rare Wildlife With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to consider donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income taxes.
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DNR Celebrates 75 Years Of State Natural Areas
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Natural Areas Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with over 60 partners, cares for nearly 700 sites that protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin's native landscape of natural communities, significant geological formations and archeological sites.
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DNR Awards 2026 Surface Water Grants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin.
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Update On Incidental Take Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to update a broad incidental take permit/authorization for the incidental taking of rare cave bats, which may occur as a result of wind turbines throughout Wisconsin.