Environmental Protection
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Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger Monday, May 4
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is Very High across much of the state and DNR burn permits are suspended in 43 counties.
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DNR Recognizes Importance Of Clean Air During Clean Air Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes Clean Air Month every May, emphasizing the importance of clean air and the impact it has on our health and environment.
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Keep Wildlife Wild: A Fawn’s Best Chance Of Survival Is With Its Mother
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by leaving them alone while out exploring this spring and summer.
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DNR Celebrates Arbor Day To Conclude Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24
Together with its partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has celebrated trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24. Highlights of the week-long celebration include Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and Arbor Day (Friday, April 24).
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Debris From Recent Storms And Dry Forecast Increase Risk Of Wildfires
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger and burn permit restrictions before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the spring fire season is underway and recent storms have increased the amount of debris on the landscape across much of Wisconsin.
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DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Volunteer Training Opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state.
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DNR Invites Public To Work Play Earth Day Events
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to make a lasting impact during the month of April by participating in a Work Play Earth Day event.
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Help Birds During Spring Migration
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends.
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Celebrate Wisconsin's Rural And Urban Forests Throughout April
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which starts April 20, includes Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and concludes with Arbor Day on Friday, April 25. With multiple tree-related events and programs, Forest Appreciation Week is a time to raise awareness of the many benefits provided by our public and private forests and trees and reflect on the importance of urban and rural forests to our quality of life.
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DNR Announces 2026 Rare Species Community-Based Science Projects
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced volunteer opportunities to help monitor rare and endangered species in 2026.