Environmental Protection
- News
POSTPONED: DNR Public Meeting On Disposal Of Sediments From Mississippi River Dredging
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing a public meeting to discuss the disposal of dredged material from the Mississippi River. The meeting was previously scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
- News
DNR To Refund $10 Application Fee For 2021 Fall Wolf Harvest Permit Or Preference Point
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will refund the $10 application fee to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season. The department will restore all customer's wolf preference point records to their Fall 2021 pre-application status.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wetland Study Council
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss a wetland data dashboard and integrated stormwater and wetland projects.
- News
DNR Now Accepting Applications For 2023 Class Of State Conservation Wardens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently accepting applications for the 2023 class of Conservation Wardens through March 6, 2022.
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Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) react in the atmosphere to produce ozone. This air pollutant can be harmful to people and the environment when present at elevated concentrations near the earth’s surface. Emissions of VOC are controlled through…
- 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…
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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.