Environmental Protection
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Incidental Take Notice For Washington County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare fish, which may result from the Wisconsin Reliability Project – Segment PL-2 in Washington County.
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DNR Offering $25 Rebate On Endangered Resources License Plates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating 30 years of Endangered Resources license plates by offering a $25 rebate for new purchases now through Dec. 31, 2024.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Green Bay Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Green Bay is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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DNR Publishes Final Environmental Impact Statement For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today published its final Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge, Inc.’s proposal to replace a segment of its Line 5 liquid petroleum pipeline in Ashland and Iron counties.
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Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from Route G fiber installation in Juneau County.
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2024 Report To The Legislature
The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council today shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2024 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. Recommendations focused on public health and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remain a priority, while one focused on finding solutions for water-stressed areas joins the list this year.
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2024 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Below Average Outlook
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that northern Wisconsin’s wild rice crop production is generally below average this year across lakes, flowages and rivers.
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DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Milwaukee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to Milwaukee County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former fuel station on 27th Street in Franklin, Wisconsin.
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Farmers: Applying Manure? Check The Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast First
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure this summer.
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DNR Awards Brownfields Grants To Calumet County And The Cities Of Manitowoc And Brillion
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced three grants of $75,000 each to Calumet County, the city of Manitowoc and the city of Brillion to investigate environmental contamination in their communities.