Environmental Protection
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings
To keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update its beach health database.
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Protect Wisconsin’s Forests And Trees By Not Moving Firewood
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents and visitors to help protect the state’s trees where you live, play or camp by not transporting firewood long distances.
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DNR Submits Central Sands Lakes Study Findings And Recommendations To State Legislature
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has submitted the final Central Sands Lakes Study Report and recommendations to the Wisconsin Legislature advising a management framework to address impacted water resources across the Central Sands Region.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Flood Insurance Rate Maps In Florence County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of the proposed Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) update for Florence County. Before finalizing the new maps, property owners and renters have a chance to review the updated flood risk data shown on the maps and make an appeal.
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Protect Turtles On The Move
With turtle nesting season soon underway, state conservation biologists and highway officials are joining forces to encourage Wisconsinites to hatch a brighter future for slow-moving, slow-growing turtles by taking a few simple steps.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Phillips-Medisize Oaklawn Facility
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the proposed Green Tier application for Phillips Medisize – Oaklawn facility in Menomonie. The proposal covers activities at the facility located on 412 Red Cedar St., which is an injection molding facility for plastic components and a partial assembly facility for medical and pharmaceutical delivery products.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of the City of Jefferson Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Jefferson is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Jefferson.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Ashland Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Ashland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Ashland.
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2020 Wildlife Survey Results Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the latest results for a variety of wildlife surveys are now available on the DNR website.
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DNR Offering $25 Rebate For Endangered Resources License Plates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Endangered Species Day (May 21, 2021) by offering a $25 rebate for new purchases of an Endangered Resources license plate. The rebate is available for the bald eagle plate and the wolf plate during 2021.