Environmental Management
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NR 140 Groundwater Quality Standards Update
Subscribe to NR 140 UpdatesAs part of a continuing commitment to protect public health and the environment, the DNR periodically updates groundwater quality standards in ch. NR 140, Wis. Adm. Code.
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Wisconsin's groundwater law
Wisconsin's groundwater law, Ch. 160, Wis. Stats., established the framework for a comprehensive approach to protect public health and welfare and the environment. The intent of this law is to minimize the concentration of polluting substances in…
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Groundwater Retrieval Network (GRN)
The following are terms used in the Groundwater Retrieval Network (GRN).
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The Groundwater Retrieval Network
The Groundwater Retrieval Network (GRN) reports well information and well sample result data from several DNR databases. GRN can help you find information about an individual well or analyze regional or statewide groundwater conditions.
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Groundwater Coordinating Council And Agency-Funded Research Highlights
Projects funded by the Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC), state agencies and the UW have provided valuable information regarding Wisconsin's groundwater resources, helped evaluate existing programs, increased the knowledge of the movement of…
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Wisconsin Groundwater Research and Monitoring Program
Wisconsin is recognized as a national leader in groundwater research, which is appropriate given how uniquely important this resource is for public health, the economy and the environment in this state. For example:
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Report archives
The Groundwater Coordinating Council prepares an annual report each year that summarizes the operations and activities of the council, describes the state of the groundwater resource and its management and makes recommendations. The report is due…
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Recommendations
The GCC identifies its recommendations for future groundwater protection and management. These recommendations include top priorities of immediate concern and ongoing efforts that require continued support.
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Members and agencies
The GCC consists of the heads of all state agencies with some responsibility for groundwater management plus a Governor’s representative.The state agencies include the Departments of Natural Resources (DNR); Agriculture, Trade and Consumer…
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Groundwater quantity
Groundwater is abundant in Wisconsin and available in sufficient amounts throughout most of the state. Groundwater provides adequate water supplies for most municipal, industrial, agricultural and domestic uses. However, groundwater pumping can…