Environmental Protection
- News
DNR Seeking Public Comment On New Charter Supporting Climate Resilience
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on a new charter to encourage businesses, non-government organizations and communities to combat the effects of climate change in our state.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waupaca County CWD Response Plan Meeting
DNR staff will provide information about CWD in Wisconsin, local CWD testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.
- News
DNR To Host Virtual Listening Session For Proposed Wolf Management Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public listening session for the proposed Wolf Management Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 as part of the public review and comment period.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule (WA-18-21) affecting chs. NR 500 and 520, relating to the disposal of material dredged from the Great Lakes
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WA-18-21, which affects chs. NR 500 and 520, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the disposal of material dredged from the Great Lakes.
- News
Multi-Year Invasive Species Case Concludes With Convictions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the conclusion of a multi-year law enforcement investigation and prosecution related to the illegal distribution of more than 960 invasive crayfish by several wholesale-level distributors.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council - Executive Committee Meeting
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's Executive Committee will meet to set the agenda for the upcoming Invasive Species Council meeting on Feb. 8.
- News
Help Protect Our Streams From Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers out for the early inland trout season to help protect our streams from aquatic invasive species. Some fishing streams may contain invasive species, and if care is not taken, those species can accidentally be transferred to another.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waste and Materials Management Study Group
This is a meeting of the The Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
- News
DNR Seeking Data On Water Quality Of Lakes, Streams And Rivers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Every two years, the DNR asks Wisconsinites and interested groups to submit their biological, chemical and physical surface water data.
- Hearing/Meeting
January Council on Forestry Meeting
The Council on Forestry will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at the DNR Forestry Headquarters at 107 Sutliff Ave, Rhinelander, WI, 54501.