Environmental Protection
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help collect information about the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly and its habitat to help advance recovery efforts.
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DNR Received Public Comments On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently updating the NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code regarding nitrate pollution in groundwater.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Oconomowoc Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Oconomowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Oconomowoc.
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New Fish Consumption Advisory For Silver Creek
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are recommending a new fish consumption advisory of one meal per month for brook and brown trout in Silver Creek located in Monroe County.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Oshkosh Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Oshkosh is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Oshkosh.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Wild Rice Management Strategic Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on a draft Statewide Strategic Analysis of Wild Rice Management through June 7, 2021.
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DNR Recruiting Next Class Of Wisconsin Conservation Wardens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone with a passion for helping people and protecting natural resources to apply to be a part of the next class of conservation wardens.
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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.