Environmental Protection
- Webpage
Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) For Nitrogen Oxides (NOX)
Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) must be controlled through the implementation of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) regulations in ozone nonattainment areas that are classified as "moderate" or higher. Wisconsin RACT requirements that…
- News
Wisconsin Wolf Hunting Update
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that following a U.S. District court’s ruling on Feb. 10 returning wolves in the lower 48 states (except the northern Rocky Mountains region) to the Federal Endangered Species List, Wisconsin is not authorized to implement a wolf harvest season. The DNR is reviewing the ruling to determine how it impacts hunters and trappers who purchased licenses for the Fall 2021 wolf hunt.
- Hearing/Meeting
Standards Oversight Council Team Meeting - DNR High Perf. Dry Storm Water Basins
This is a meeting of the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council.
- Hearing/Meeting
Solid Waste Listening Session
DNR staff will be gathering input on potential improvements to solid waste administrative code.
- News
Wisconsin Initiative On Climate Change Impacts Releases Climate Assessment Report
The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) today released its 2021 climate assessment report, Wisconsin’s Changing Climate: Impacts and Solutions for a Warmer Climate. The report is the most comprehensive assessment to date on the impact of climate change in Wisconsin and includes details on the continued warming and increased precipitation throughout the state.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
This is a meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.
- News
Wisconsin NRB Meeting Feb. 23
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rules and donations.
- News
REMINDER: DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting On CWD Detection In Vilas County On Feb. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Vilas County Deer Advisory Council will host a virtual public meeting on the status of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild deer in Vilas County from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.
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Air Permit Public Involvement
Notice: Update personal bookmarks to the new links for the buttons below. The Clean Air Act and Wisconsin State Statutes call for public participation and input on air permit actions. The tables below can help the public find these opportunities.…
- News
Turn Your Property Into A Deer Destination
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a virtual open house for the public to learn about our Deer Management Assistance Program.