Environmental Protection
- News
DNR Concludes Multi-State Probe Into Fish Poaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, concluded a multi-year law enforcement investigation into the poaching and over-harvesting of hundreds of vulnerable spawning lake whitefish from the Menominee River.
- News
DNR Report Showcases Volunteer Contributions At State Natural Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the recent release of the 2021 State Natural Area Volunteer Annual Report highlighting the contributions of hundreds of volunteers at State Natural Areas across the state.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS Technical Group
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the PFAS Technical Group from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2022.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the PFAS External Advisory Group on Friday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- News
Gov. Tony Evers Proclaims June Invasives Species Action Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June as Invasive Species Action Month to encourage Wisconsinites to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species that harm Wisconsin’s native wildlife, wetlands, forests, prairies, lakes and rivers.
- News
DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Sturgeon Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Sturgeon Bay is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Sturgeon Bay.
- News
DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of St. Croix Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of St. Croix Falls is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of St. Croix Falls.
- News
DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Contract With 3M Menomonie
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed Green Tier contract with 3M in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to transition the company to Tier 2 of the Green Tier program.
- News
Keep Wildlife Wild
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to help keep wildlife wild this spring by keeping a safe distance from baby wild animals.
- Hearing/Meeting
BelGioioso Cheese Inc Chase WPDES Permit Modification
The permit is being modified to remove the surface water outfall and replace it with a land treatment outfall, as well as including a groundwater monitoring well network associated with the absorption ponds.