Environmental Protection
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Help Slow The Spread Of CWD
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking deer hunters and the public to help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following baiting and feeding bans and properly disposing of deer carcass waste this hunting season.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Mount Horeb Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Mount Horeb is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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DNR To Host Virtual Hearing On Village Of Somers Water Diversion Application Nov. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public hearing on Nov.10, 2021, to discuss the Village of Somers’ Lake Michigan water diversion application.
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eDNA From Invasive Carp Identified In Milwaukee River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it would conduct targeted invasive carp sampling in the Milwaukee River with assistance from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) during the week of Oct. 4, 2021, after detecting invasive carp environmental DNA (eDNA).
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DNR Seeks Public Comments On Green Tier Application For Phillips-Medisize, St. Croix Meadows Facility
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a Green Tier application proposal covering sustainability activities at the Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, St. Croix Meadows manufacturing facility located at 2202 Carmichael Road in Hudson.
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Change Of Venue For Sandhill Wildlife Area Wildlife Management Changes Informational Meeting Oct. 6
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new venue for the informational meeting on the wildlife management changes at Sandhill Wildlife Area.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Viroqua Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Viroqua is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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DNR Tracking Migratory Movements Of Trumpeter Swans
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the enhanced research efforts to better track trumpeter swan migration routes and winter habitats using GPS collar technology.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Kieler SD #1 Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Kieler SD #1 is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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Successful Landing Blitz Helps Prevent Spread Of Invasive Species In Wisconsin Waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Boats, Clean Waters’ efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during the Fourth of the July, one of the busiest boating weekends of the summer.