Environmental Protection
- 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…
- News
DNR Announces New Green Tier Charter For Climate Action
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced DNR Secretary Adam N. Payne signed the new Green Tier Charter for Climate Action.
- News
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Winnebago County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Winnebago County in the town of Nepeuskun. This positive is also within 10 miles of the Waushara County, Green Lake County and Fond du Lac County borders.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare frog, which may result from the Xcel Energy: 3444 Pole Replacement project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.