Environmental Protection
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Beloit Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Beloit 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 Beloit.
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DNR Announces New Northern Pike Regulations For Big Muskego Lake And Bass Bay For 2022 Fishing Season Effective May 7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced new fishing regulations for northern pike in Big Muskego Lake, Bass Bay and connecting waters for the 2022 fishing season effective May 7.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding virtual listening sessions on Wednesday, April 20 to provide project updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 17th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.
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Managed Forest Law Discussion
There is a sub-group of the Council on Forestry that is engaging the Division of Forestry to discuss the Managed Forest Law Program and its impacts to the program as it relates to market conditions in the forest products industry.
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Gordondale Farm Inc. CAFO Permit
On December 7, 2023, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a public informational hearing regarding the proposed Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit modification for Gordondale Farm Inc., a Concentrated Animal…
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DNR Survey Finds More Households Recycling Or Reusing Unwanted Electronics
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a new department survey finds there were more households recycling or reusing unwanted electronics instead of storing them in 2021.
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Work Play Earth Day Returns For 2022
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Work Play Earth Day returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
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DNR Awards $90,000 Urban Forestry Grants To Five Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has recently awarded a total of $90,000 to five Wisconsin communities to support urban forestry projects. These funds were made available through a United States Forest Service grant.
- Hearing/Meeting
State Trails Council quarterly meeting
Topics are expected to include a discussion of social media, use restrictions on trails built with certain government grants, and an orientation from the equestrian trail user group.
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Celebrate Earth Day At Devil’s Lake State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate Earth Day, Friday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park. This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in our Planet.”