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  • Event

    Smokey Bear Birthday Party

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    The Smokey Bear birthday party will be on Saturday, August 10th, from 11-2 p.m.

  • News

    DNR: 750-Acre Big Island Fire In Green Lake County Now 100% Contained

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 750-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County is now 100% contained. The fire was extinguished around midnight.

  • News

    DNR Suppressing 720-Acre Wildfire In Green Lake County

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the roughly 720-acre Big Island Fire in the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area in Green Lake County. The fire broke out at 4:30 p.m. today and is currently 10-15% contained.

  • News

    Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn

    Spring wildfire season is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Fire Department Advisory Council Spring Meeting

    The Fire Department Advisory Council spring meeting includes discussions of funds allocated to fire departments through the Forest Fire Protection Grant, grant eligibility items, fire department training, DNR and forestry employee updates and more.

  • News

    DNR To Lift Special Order Requiring Burn Permits In 13 Counties Starting Nov. 9

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the special burning permit requirement for 13 Wisconsin counties will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 13 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: All of Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marquette, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara counties and portions of Oconto, Dane, Grant and Iowa counties, respectively.

  • News

    Don't Spark A Wildfire: Exercise Caution While Towing Or Using Outdoor Equipment

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to check their trailers and all outdoor equipment prior to use due to elevated wildfire risk across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation.

  • News

    DNR Issues Special Fire Order Due To Ongoing Drought

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that due to prolonged drought conditions and potential for elevated fire danger throughout the fall, the agency is reinstating DNR burning permits by issuing a Special Fire Order in 13 Wisconsin counties.

  • News

    DNR Suppressing 6.5-Acre Wildfire At Roche-A-Cri State Park In Adams County

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have contained the 6.5-acre Stairway Fire at Roche-A-Cri State Park in Adams County.

  • News

    Wisconsin To Experience Increasing Fire Danger This Week

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities.

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