Environmental Protection
- News
DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Reedsville For Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Reedsville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.
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Invasive Species Council Announces Nominations Open For 20th Annual Invader Crusader Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nominations are now open for the 20th annual Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Invader Crusaders Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 18, 2024.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Rib Lake Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Rib Lake is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.
- Hearing/Meeting
PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE COLUMBIA ENERGY CENTER DRY ASH DISPOSAL FACILITY COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUAL LANDFILL INITIAL PERMITTING
This is a virtual meeting to receive oral comments for initial permitting of the CCR landfill will start at 3 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2023, via Zoom.
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Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest Now Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2024 Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest is now open. Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades enrolled in public, private, parochial or home schools in Wisconsin are eligible to participate.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Forestry Profile Committee Meeting
This is a meeting of the Council on Forestry’s Profile Committee to discuss potential updates to the Council’s website.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Recycling meeting
Council members will conduct their next meeting via conference call and Zoom. Agenda topics for the council include Wisconsin Public Records Law Training, DNR and legislative updates, recycling administrative code revision updates, battery recycling…
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Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Support Habitat Projects In Jefferson, Portage And Sauk Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters purchasing their licenses to consider making a donation to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund.
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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.
- Hearing/Meeting
Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group - Environmental Justice
The RR External Advisory Group (EAG) was formed to address a broad range of issues encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.