Environmental Protection
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New Report Highlights Volunteers’ Contributions To State Natural Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating volunteers who work on their own or in socially-distanced small groups at State Natural Areas (SNAs) to help control invasive species, collect and plant native seeds and cut and burn brush during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Dredging Materials In The Milwaukee Estuary Area Of Concern
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss the disposal of dredged material from the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.
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DNR Launches Healthy Watersheds Initiative To Spotlight Wisconsin’s Water Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is launching its Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters initiative to protect the state’s waters.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City of Marshfield Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Marshfield 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 Marshfield.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village of Campbellsport Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Campbellsport is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects include the replacement of watermains along the Wisconsin Highway 67 throughout the Village of Campbellsport.
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Wisconsin Joins Trillion Tree Movement
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the spotlight is on Wisconsin’s forests this Arbor Day.
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Incidental Take Notice For Buffalo And Trempealeau 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 CenturyTel N.823603 Centerville 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.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public comment on its proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance.
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Help Wisconsin’s Threatened Bat Species
As bats return to summer roost sites from winter hibernation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to remove bats safely and humanely.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Town Of Berlin Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Town of Berlin 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 watermains on parts of East Park Avenue and Water Street in the Town of Berlin.