Environmental Protection
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IIJA/BIL-FUNDED SAFE DRINKING WATER EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROGRAM
The Safe Drinking Water Emerging Contaminants (SDW-EC) Program, which is a subprogram of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (…
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BIL-Funded Lead Service Line Replacement Program
LSL Funding Capacity UpdateDue to continued high demand for financial assistance, funding capacity limitations may impact State Fiscal Year 2026 LSL Replacement Program applications. For more information, read the Dec. 10, 2025 "Funding List…
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DNR Providing $50,000 In Grants To Rural Counties For Recycling Electronics
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grant for projects that will host an electronics collection site or event in 2023 or the beginning of 2024.
- Hearing/Meeting
Dog Training and Trialing Stakeholder Meeting
This meeting is to discuss current rules and regulations for dog training and trailing in Wisconsin and get feedback on ways the program can be streamlined and improved.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wetland Study Council
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss a wetland general permit reissuance, policy issues, the DNR Wetland Dashboard and integrated watershed approach ideas.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer Harvested In Buffalo County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Buffalo County in the town of Lincoln. The deer was a hunter harvested 2-year-old doe and is the first confirmed wild deer CWD-positive detection in Buffalo County.
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Buffalo County CWD Meeting
At this meeting we will discuss the recent CWD positive detection from a wild deer found in Buffalo County.
- Hearing/Meeting
Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area Stakeholders Meeting
The Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area Stakeholders Meeting will meet for collaboration and discussion on water level management, past projects, current projects and other topics related to the TFSWA, with internal DNR employees and…
- Hearing/Meeting
Richard Bong State Recreation Area Special Use Zone 2023 Schedule
The purpose of the meeting is to establish the “Special Use Zone” events calendar for 2023 provided to the department, coordinated by the Richard Bong Field Trial Association in conjunction with “Special Use Zone” user groups.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Mineral Point Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mineral Point is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains throughout the city of Mineral Point.