In order to keep DNR servers up to date, DNR will be patching the GIS servers to the latest service level on the morning of Sunday, June 7. During this update, users may see unexpected issues with DNR’s web map viewers. We apologize in…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has submitted the final Central Sands Lakes Study Report and recommendations to the Wisconsin Legislature advising a management framework to address impacted water resources across the Central Sands Region.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring program is a collaboration of citizens, partners and the DNR to find, report, map and survey invasive species. The program is guided by species identified in NR…
The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council (WGNC) is a state council established to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout Wisconsin. The WGNC comprises representatives of state agencies most concerned with geographic information. Sharing its…
The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council, consisting of members from the DNR and other government agencies, reviews proposals for naming geographical features in the state of Wisconsin.
The following tips will help you report your Clean Boats, Clean Waters data.Selecting a LandingIf you are not sure which landing to choose, select a landing and click Show Map to see where it is located.If the landing you need is not listed or you…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is in its final year of a three-year study examining lake level changes in Plainfield, Long and Pleasant lakes in Waushara County.
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Future remote sensing research activities at the DNR will concentrate on an increase in Earth observation monitoring capabilities. These research activities include the optical and biogeochemical characterization of lakes across Wisconsin and the…
Monitoring Objectives The monitoring objective is to assess lake water quality on approximately 8,000 lakes in Wisconsin by inferring water clarity from satellite imagery on an annual basis. This information is freely available to the public as…