Endangered Resources
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Slow Down: Give Turtles A Brake During Nesting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help turtles by slowing down on roadways, reporting crossings and protecting nests during turtle nesting season.
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DNR Celebrates Endangered Species Day
Together with partners across the state and beyond, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Endangered Species Day today, May 15, 2026.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Karner Blue Butterfly Monitoring
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered butterfly starting in July in select counties throughout Wisconsin.
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DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Volunteer Training Opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Help With Frog And Toad Calling Surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer.
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Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin's Pollinators
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that native plant sales are popping up around the state now through early June. By planting native plants in your outdoor space, you can support the entire ecosystem by providing the most beneficial food for pollinators.
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Support Wisconsin's Rare Wildlife With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to consider donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income taxes.
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Give To Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund And Support Rare Species This Tax Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the conservation of rare plants, animals and State Natural Areas.
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Partnerships Allow Release Of First Hatchery-Reared Endangered Spectaclecase Mussels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that 177 endangered native spectaclecase mussels were released into the Chippewa River as part of an effort to reestablish a reproducing population.
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Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend an educational bat event throughout the state in October.