Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Brittle Naiad
Photo credit: Paul Skawinski, Aquatic Plants of the Upper Midwest Brittle naiad is a submersed aquatic plant native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It was introduced to North America in the early 20th century and is primarily found…
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Hammocking and Slacklining
Hammocks and slacklines are a great way to enjoy Wisconsin state properties. Hammocking is hanging a bed or couch made of canvas, netted cord, or similar material with cables attached to supports at each end. Slacklining is the activity or sport of…
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Conservation Agriculture Opportunities
Do you need to rent land for your farming operation? Do you want to help manage the critical public land resources in Wisconsin? You can!Row crop, haying and grazing agreements with the DNR are excellent ways to expand your land base and assist…
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Rock Stacking and Rock Throwing
Carefully constructed stacks of rocks along trails, sometimes called cairns, have been important wayfinding tools for hundreds of years, especially in areas where installing signposts isn’t feasible. Cairns that exist for wayfinding are official…
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State natural areas
NameAbleman's GorgeAbraham's Woods *Adiantum WoodsAlbany Sand Prairie & Oak SavannaAllen Creek WetlandsAllequash Lake
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Night Sky Viewing
Wildcat Mountain State Park is an excellent location to experience the awe and wonder of a truly dark sky! Take in the grand views of the night sky from the Upper Picnic Area Observation Point or wander under the stars on the Starlight Trail just…
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Equine Infectious Anemia Testing Requirements on DNR Lands
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a viral disease affecting horses and other Equidae family members. EIA is found widely throughout the world. EIA is a reportable animal disease in all states and Wisconsin has requirements for testing.
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History
A partnership project between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Manitowish Waters Historical Society and the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library has created the Camp Mercer Interpretive Trail within the Northern Highland-American…
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Rusk County VPA
Property Name Legal Description Size and Cover Type Maps V448 T34N R5W S5 (Grow Twp) 157 acres of grassland/wetland
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Ramsar Wetlands
Did you know that Wisconsin has wetlands that have been formally recognized as Wetlands of International Importance? The Wisconsin DNR is proud to be a landowner of many of these sites. Read on to learn more about Ramsar and the important wetlands…