Environmental Protection
- Hearing/Meeting
Advisory Committee Meeting on Waterbody Assessments
This is a meeting to update Advisory Committee members on proposed changes to chapter NR 102, Wis. Adm. Code, related to surface waterbody assessments using biological assessment tools (rule WY-23-13).
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Eau Claire County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the City of Augusta Water Quality Trading Project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
- News
Wisconsin Beachgoers: Be Aware Of Blue-Green Algae Risks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding beachgoers and their pets to watch for blue-green algae and know the risks. Blue-green algae can cause illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets, or irritation if rubbed on the skin under clothing.
- News
DNR And EPA To Host Air Permit Public Engagement Webinar
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is holding a Public Engagement Webinar to teach the public how to participate in the air permit approval process. The two-part webinar will be held via Zoom on the afternoons of Sept. 14 and 15, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- News
Spring Waterfowl Survey Results Show Overall Population Increase
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced an increase in the waterfowl population across most of the state, despite dry winter and spring weather.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waste and Materials Management Study Group
The Waste and Materials Management Study Group will be meeting on Aug. 5, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. using an online Zoom meeting.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing for Draft air pollution control permit for ChemDesign Products Inc.
Public hearing for draft air pollution control permit for ChemDesign Products Inc at 2 Stanton Street in Marinette.
- Hearing/Meeting
Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group
Quarterly Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group meeting
- News
Common Tern Reaches An Uncommon Milestone
A Wisconsin common tern has reached an uncommon milestone. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bird number 962-67245 is now the oldest known common tern in the Great Lakes and the second oldest known in North America.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wetland Study Council Meeting
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss wetland mitigation program improvements, the assured wetland delineator program and other topics as time allows.