Environmental Protection
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DNR Awards More Than $6.2 Million In Surface Water Grants For 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is awarding more than $6.2 million in funding to communities across Wisconsin to protect and restore lakes, rivers and wetlands.
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Invasive Zebra Mussels Detected In Aquarium Moss Balls
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging Wisconsinites to immediately remove and properly dispose of commercially purchased "moss balls" for aquariums after invasive zebra mussels were discovered inside and on some of these products in Wisconsin and across the United States.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Milton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Milton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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Get Ready To Go Fish With Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
Get a jumpstart on planning for the May 1 general fishing opener with expanded fishing coverage in the Spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.
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Walleye Lakes of Concern Project Targets Four Area Lakes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public informational meeting to discuss a proposed walleye rehabilitation effort on Katherine and Clear Lakes in Oneida County and Laura and Anvil Lakes in Vilas County.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Green Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The City of Green Bay 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 Green Bay.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater; Comment Deadline April 10
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 Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will continue to sample drinking water wells in an Expanded Site Investigation Area in the Town of Peshtigo due to the potential presence of groundwater contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The DNR will use state funds for the sampling effort, which is scheduled to begin this spring.
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DNR Conducting Winter Prescribed Burns In Local Marshlands To Reduce Fire Hazards And Improve Vegetation
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prescribed burn crews conducted the first prescribed burn of the year on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Vernon Marsh Wildlife Area in eastern Waukesha County.
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Wolf Management Plan Process Begins With Application For New Committee
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the open application period for a newly formed Wolf Management Plan Committee (WMPC). Beginning this month, the department will begin recruitment for the WMPC with an open application period through March 19.