Environmental Protection
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DNR Begins Dredging And Cleanup Of Three-Quarter Mile Segment Of Portage Canal
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues cleaning up the Portage Canal this year, with dredging and related cleanup of a three-quarter mile-long segment of the canal located in the city of Portage.
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DNR Extends Deadline For Town Of Peshtigo Residents To Receive Free PFAS Sampling Of Private Drinking Water Wells
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is extending the deadline for Town of Peshtigo well owners in the Expanded Site Investigation Area to submit documents to have their wells sampled. The DNR is testing private drinking water wells as part of its investigation into groundwater contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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DNR Announces 2021 Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. Submitted by fourth through sixth graders around the state, each poster helps spread the word about our shared role in keeping all wildlife healthy, and most importantly, wild.
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Bluebird Restoration Association Of Wisconsin Celebrates 35th Anniversary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to celebrate Citizen Science Month by honoring the many volunteers across the state who help with scientific research and monitoring.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of New Richmond Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of New Richmond is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of New Richmond.
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DNR Recommends Regional Strategy For Central Sands High-Capacity Well Withdrawals, Seeks Public Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a draft report summarizing its Central Sands Lakes Study and is accepting public comment on the results.
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Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt
April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, and as a result, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. What you can’t see can kill a tree.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Kohler Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Kohler is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the Village of Kohler.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of New Holstein Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of New Holstein is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of New Holstein.
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Incidental Take Notice For Ozaukee County
The I-43 Silver Spring Drive to WIS 60 project may result in the incidental taking of a rare plant under an authorization the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.