Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Endangered Resources Review
An Endangered Resources Review (ER Review) is a screening of a proposed project area for potential impacts on endangered resources like rare plants, animals and natural communities. They are conducted for various land management, development…
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NATURAL HERITAGE INVENTORY TRAINING
NHI Data is available for use in two different ways: Authorized Users can use the data for initial project screening and planning purposes, and Certified Reviewers are able to write Proposed ER Reviews. Both options involve training in order to…
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Mussel Relocation Protocol
This protocol was developed by the Department of Natural Resources for relocating native mussels out of harm’s way from areas of potential in-stream impacts.
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Incidental take public notices
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must provide public notice of the proposed activity prior to authorizing the incidental taking of an endangered or threatened species. Any application, conservation plan and implementing agreement…
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No/Low Impact Activity Definitions
Above-ground facilities Transformers, pedestals, switch fuse boxes, hand holes, pumping or valve stations or huts. Agricultural Consists of cropland and farmstead land use (see below). Artificial Consists of manmade materials,…
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Common activities
This Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization (BITP/A) for common activities allows for the "incidental taking" of specific endangered and threatened species that may occur as a result of activities occurring regularly across the landscape. The…
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Bats
The department has developed measures to help the public deal with the incidental take of bats that occurs as a result of specific public health concerns, bat removals from homes or offices, building demolitions, forestry activities, bridge…