Environmental Protection
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May Is Clean Air Month
May is Clean Air Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the accomplishments of the last year, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin.
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DNR Announces New Angling Regulation For Walleye Rehabilitation On Four Lakes Of Concern In Oneida And Vilas Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new walleye slot limit this spring on Clear and Katherine lakes in Oneida County and Anvil and Laura lakes in Vilas County.
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Wisconsin Family Finds Rare Fern Not Seen In 90 Years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce that a Wisconsin family has rediscovered a rare cliff-dwelling fern not seen in 90 years.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Hilbert Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Hilbert is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the village of Hilbert.
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Stop Food Waste Day April 27
Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Stop Food Waste Day on April 27 by helping keep food waste out of Wisconsin landfills.
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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 emerald ash borer. The pest is currently the most damaging threat to trees in Wisconsin, killing more than 99% of the ash trees it infests.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Beloit Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Beloit is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Beloit.
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DNR Announces New Northern Pike Regulations For Big Muskego Lake And Bass Bay For 2022 Fishing Season Effective May 7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced new fishing regulations for northern pike in Big Muskego Lake, Bass Bay and connecting waters for the 2022 fishing season effective May 7.
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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 holding virtual listening sessions on Wednesday, April 20 to provide project updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 17th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.
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DNR Survey Finds More Households Recycling Or Reusing Unwanted Electronics
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new department survey finds there were more households recycling or reusing unwanted electronics instead of storing them in 2021.