Environmental Protection
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Campbellsport
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Campbellsport to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former self-service gas station.
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Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Support Habitat Projects In Calumet, Dane, Florence, Sauk And Vilas Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) encourage hunters purchasing their licenses to consider donating to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund, which helps fund conservation projects around the state.
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Invasive Carp Detected In The Lower Chippewa And Lower Black Rivers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that silver carp, an invasive species, have been detected in portions of the lower Chippewa River and lower Black River in western Wisconsin.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To The City Of Wisconsin Rapids
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Wisconsin Rapids was awarded brownfield assessment services to assist with the investigation of potential environmental contamination at the site of a former foundry.
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DNR, WisDOT Partner To Add 420 Acres Of Restored Habitat To Turtle Valley Wildlife Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the restoration of Jacobson Wetland Mitigation Bank, 420 acres of wetland habitat in the town of Richmond. The site has been added to Turtle Valley Wildlife Area for public use.
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Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2024, and throughout the year.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Fond Du Lac Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Fond Du Lac is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Fincantieri ACE Marine
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the proposed Green Tier application for Fincantieri ACE Marine (FAM) in Green Bay. If accepted, the proposal would allow the facility to join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program.
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Incidental Take Notice For Ashland County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to reissue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the Bad River Meander Stabilization project. This permit was previously issued on Dec. 20, 2023; however, there has been a change in project activities resulting in a larger footprint, so the DNR has determined that a new public notice is warranted.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On 2024 Draft Water Management Program Review & Water Use Efficiency Goals And Objectives
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comments on two draft items related to Wisconsin’s water management, conservation and efficiency efforts under the Great Lakes Compact.