Environmental Protection
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New Round Goby Emergency Rule In Effect On The Winnebago System
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) recently approved an emergency Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) rule regarding the capture and take of the invasive round goby in the Winnebago System.
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Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC – Neenah Joins DNR’s Green Tier Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Inland Label & Marketing Services, LCC – Neenah, WI (Inland) was accepted into the Green Tier program. The facility, located at 2442 Progress Court, Neenah, WI has joined as a Tier 1 participant and becomes a member of a select group of organizations that are committed to environmental leadership.
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DNR Celebrates National Eagle Day
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2026) by reminding Wisconsinites that they can support the next species comeback in Wisconsin with an Endangered Resources license plate.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Announces Invasive Species Action Awards Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulates the winners of the 2026 Invasive Species Action Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council during Invasive Species Action Month. The governor-appointed Council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues.
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DNR Unveils New Pollinator Merch
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to check out new pollinator tees and crewnecks in the DNR's merchandise store, featuring the Karner blue butterfly and rusty patched bumble bee.
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Take Action On Invasive Species This June
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take action to avoid spreading invasive species in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long.
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DNR Awards Ready For Reuse Grant To Cuba City
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a grant to the city of Cuba City in Grant County to support the cleanup of contamination at a property formerly used as an assisted living facility.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Barron County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the award of a Brownfield Grant to Barron County to assist with assessment of environmental contamination at a property in Rice Lake.
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DNR Celebrates Endangered Species Day
Together with partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Endangered Species Day today, May 15, 2026.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Monitoring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly starting in July in select counties throughout Wisconsin.