Small Business
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Financial and business development resources
Many people who ask for environmental assistance also have questions about monetary or other resources that are available to help them start or expand their business. You will most likely have to work with a lender to finance your new business or…
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Air permit exemptions
New facilities, or construction projects at existing facilities, with low air pollution emissions may be exempt from air pollution permits. This may apply to small facilities or small changes at larger facilities. Even if a facility is eligible for…
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Businesses that are eligible for assistance services
The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program may be able to help you understand what rules apply to your business. Businesses of any size may find the program materials helpful, but should be aware the information provided may not cover the…
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Public drinking water systems
Wisconsin has more public drinking water systems than anywhere else in the nation. Many small businesses, including hotels, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, are public water systems. These public water systems are essential for providing…
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Small Business Environmental Council
The Small Business Environmental Council makes sure the DNR serves the small business community in smart and effective ways. The council:
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Overview of brownfields, contaminated properties and spills
The investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated land in Wisconsin is overseen by the DNR's Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) Program, which addresses cleanup and redevelopment issues at hazardous waste sites, superfund sites,…
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Program components
Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments requires each state to operate a small business assistance program comprised of these three elements: technical assistance for business, a compliance advisory panel and a small business ombudsman.…
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Complying with the regulations
Environmental regulations established by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency all have procedures by which a business has to demonstrate to the agencies that it meets each of the requirements. When the…
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Can my business burn waste?
"Open burning" is defined as burning any material outdoors without any air pollution controls and includes burning in an unrestricted pile or in a container such as a burn barrel. Open burning, both by individuals and businesses, is regulated in…
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Small Business Advisor newsletter
The Small Business Advisor (formerly known as the Clean Air Advisor) is a newsletter designed to provide environmental information to small businesses. The newsletter keeps you up to date about new regulations at both the state and federal level,…