Environmental Protection
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Preliminary 2022 Spring Turkey Harvest Increases From 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that preliminary totals show Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 39,007 birds during the 2022 spring turkey hunting season, a 5% increase from the 37,266 birds registered in the spring 2021 season.
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DNR Concludes Multi-State Probe Into Fish Poaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, concluded a multi-year law enforcement investigation into the poaching and over-harvesting of hundreds of vulnerable spawning lake whitefish from the Menominee River.
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DNR Report Showcases Volunteer Contributions At State Natural Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recent release of the 2021 State Natural Area Volunteer Annual Report highlighting the contributions of hundreds of volunteers at State Natural Areas across the state.
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Gov. Tony Evers Proclaims June Invasives Species Action Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June as Invasive Species Action Month to encourage Wisconsinites to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species that harm Wisconsin’s native wildlife, wetlands, forests, prairies, lakes and rivers.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Sturgeon Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sturgeon Bay 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 Sturgeon Bay.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of St. Croix Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of St. Croix Falls 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 St. Croix Falls.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Contract With 3M Menomonie
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with 3M in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to transition the company to Tier 2 of the Green Tier program.
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Keep Wildlife Wild
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to help keep wildlife wild this spring by keeping a safe distance from baby wild animals.
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Help Protect Turtles During Turtle Nesting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to give turtle mothers and the next generation of turtles a helping hand by following a few easy actions on World Turtle Day, May 23, and throughout the turtle nesting season.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Sauk City Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Sauk City 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 Sauk City.