Environmental Protection
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Fisheries Genetic Management Plan Jan. 28
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to discuss the Fisheries Management Bureau’s statewide genetic management plan.
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Give To Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund And Support Rare Species This Tax Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the conservation of rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas.
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DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Marathon County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Marathon County.
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Help Protect Our Waters By Reducing Winter Salt Use
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026.
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DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Kewaunee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Kewaunee County.
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DNR Seeks Nominations For 2025 Ethical Hunter Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.
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Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Waste This Holiday Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays.
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Grants From The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Improve Wildlife Habitat In Dane, Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Ozaukee And Wood Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are pleased to announce that over $100,000 from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will be supporting six habitat projects on public lands this year in Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee and Wood counties.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grants To Douglas County, City Of Evansville And Kenosha County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has awarded brownfield assessment services to Douglas and Kenosha counties and the city of Evansville to assist with investigating potential contamination.
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As Leaves Fall, Wisconsin Wildfire Danger Increases
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the fall fire season is underway.