Environmental Management
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Environmental and Health Impacts of PFAS
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s.PFAS do not occur naturally, and some are widespread in the environment.…
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Wisconsin Lakes Partnership
Since its genesis in the early 1970s, the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership has been recognized as a national model of collaboration. Three groups form the core of this team: the DNR supplies the technical expertise and regulatory authority; the UW-…
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Wisconsin Lakes FAQ
Frequently asked questions about lakes are answered on this page.Water Levels and DroughtDoes drought make blue-green algae worse?
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Critical Habitat Areas
Every waterbody has critical habitat - those areas that are most important to the overall health of the aquatic plants and animals. Remarkably, 80 percent of the plants and animals on the state's endangered and threatened species list spend all or…
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Blue-Green Algae
Report a Bloom Report significant blue-green algae blooms to DNRHABS@wisconsin.gov. Please include the location of the bloom, the name of the water body, nearest town, county, the size and duration of the bloom, and overall and close-up…
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Citizen Lake Monitoring Network
Enter Data Log in to enter your data. The Citizen Lake Monitoring Network, the core of the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership, creates a bond between over 1,000 citizen volunteers statewide and the DNR. Our goals are to collect high quality data, to…
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW)
Enter Data Log in to enter your data.You may have noticed Clean Boats, Clean Waters boat inspectors checking boats at a local boat landing, or maybe you are a volunteer or are interested in learning more. Clean Boats, Clean Waters includes teams of…
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Research Articles and Agency Reports on Aquatic Plants and Invasive Species
This page lists links to peer-reviewed publications and agency reports related to invasive species, aquatic plants and their management. If you are interested in reading beyond the abstracts of the peer-reviewed articles, contact the…
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Aquatic Plant Information, Tools and Research
APM ResourcesThe DNR is committed to the study of aquatic plant communities and aquatic plant management (APM). We evaluate and report on APM activities, provide public education and outreach related to aquatic plants and have developed several lake…
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Aquatic Plant Management Rules
The following rules all relate to Aquatic Plant Management (APM).