Environmental Protection
- Hearing/Meeting
Standards Oversight Council Team Meeting - DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling and Phosphorus Removal
This is a routine meeting of the team developing the DNR Technical Standard 1013 for Enhanced Settling and Phosphorus Recovery.
- Hearing/Meeting
Standards Oversight Council Meeting
This is a quarterly meeting of Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council representatives.
- News
Rare Parasitic Plant Rediscovered In Dunes Over Lake Michigan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a population of a rare parasitic plant was rediscovered on the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan in Manitowoc County. A trained volunteer for the Rare Plant Monitoring Program spotted the clustered broomrape (Orobanche fasciculata), which has not been seen in over 44 years.
- Hearing/Meeting
Responsible Unit Recycling Code Revision Feedback Meeting
DNR staff are in the process of revising administrative code as it pertains to effective recycling programs. This includes code that affects Responsible Units (RUs). Please join us for a feedback session to learn about draft concepts and provide…
- Hearing/Meeting
May Council On Forestry Meeting
The Council on Forestry will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Antigo DNR Service Center and virtually via Zoom.
- News
DNR Celebrates Air Quality Improvements, Accomplishments During Clean Air Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Clean Air Month this May by celebrating the accomplishments of the last 20 years, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin.
- Webpage
Climate Charter Collaboration Projects
The Green Tier Charter for Climate Action requires participants to work together on projects that address climate adaptation, mitigation, resiliency, or equity within their communities. The Collaboration Project Menu describes what should be…
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Peter Helland Wildlife Area Field Conversion Project.
- News
DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, May 3 to share updates and seek public input on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 19th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Ripley Critical Habitat Designation Hearing
This public hearing will give information and background on the Lake Ripley Critical Habitat Designation started in 2006. The hearing will go over where, why and how these areas were selected and how the designation may impact Lake Ripley Management…