Environmental Protection
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act, a foundational act to protect our shared waters nationwide, signed into law on Oct. 18, 1972.
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2022 Sustainability And Business Support Report Released
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Sustainability and Business Support (SBS) program today announced the release of its 2022 report highlighting the department’s free, non-regulatory services that support Wisconsin’s businesses and local governments wherever they are on the path to sustainability.
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Attention Hunters: Help Slow The Spread Of Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking hunters to help slow the spread of invasive species while out in the field this hunting season.
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Incidental Take Notice For Walworth County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of two rare snake species and two rare fish species, which may result from the CTH C Bridge over Turtle Creek project in Walworth County.
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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 hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to share updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 18th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.
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Lower Fox TMDL Agricultural Implementation Committee
This meeting will take place virtually via Teams and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with the Lower Fox TMDL.
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Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Public Meeting
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to continue to gather feedback on the future management of salmon and trout on Lake Michigan.
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DNR Listening Session #18 Regarding PFAS Investigations In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to share updates and seek public input on PFAS contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities.
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Small Business Stationary Source
Effective August 8, 2021, 2021 Wisconsin Act 78 made several changes to the Wisconsin environmental compliance audit program (Enviro-Check) process. These changes more closely align Wisconsin's program with US EP's audit policies. The legislation…
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Dental Clinics and Mercury Fillings
The information provided on this page is focused on reducing the environmental impact from amalgam when used in or removed from patients at a dental clinic.