Environmental Protection
- News
National Park Service Awards $290,000 To Lizard Mound State Park For Site Enhancements
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will receive a $290,000 grant from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program for site enhancements at Lizard Mound State Park in Washington County.
- News
2022 Wild Rice Harvesting Season Updates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced changes to wild rice waters with date regulations (specific harvest times) for the 2022 wild rice harvesting season.
- News
Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan Progress Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) released its PFAS Action Plan Progress Report. The Progress Report outlines steps taken by state agencies to address PFAS contamination since December 2020, when the Wisconsin PFAS Action Plan was released.
- Hearing/Meeting
Coal Combustion Residual Landfill Plan of Operation Submittals
This is an informational and Q&A meeting for Coal Combustion Residual landfill owners and their consultants, going over elements of the new rule and requirements/reminders for plan of operation modification submittals.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Recycling meeting
Council members will conduct their next meeting via conference call and Zoom.
- Hearing/Meeting
Cherokee Park Inc. Waterway Withdrawal Irrigation Permit Application - Dane County
Cherokee Parks Inc. c/o Dennis Tiziani has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to divert a maximum of 1800 gallons per minute (4.01 CFS) from the unnamed waterbody (WBIC 5574081 or “Pond 4”) connected to the Yahara River up…
- Hearing/Meeting
September Urban Forestry Council Meeting
This is a public meeting notice for the Urban Forestry Council meeting.
- News
Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from the I-90/94 Baraboo River Bridge – Abutment and Pier Repairs. 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
DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Hurley Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Hurley is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of water meters in the city of Hurley.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Agenda items include information on and updates to ongoing PFAS initiatives such as fish consumption advisories, voluntary municipal drinking water system sampling, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding opportunities for communities and the Green…