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DNR Announces Permitting Decisions For Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation

After careful consideration of applicable state laws, all input received and the administrative record, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its decision to issue an individual wetland and waterway permit with conditions and convey coverage under the department’s Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) General Permit for Construction Site Storm Water for Enbridge, Inc.’s proposal to replace a segment of its Line 5 liquid petroleum pipeline in Ashland and Iron counties.

Awards | Recreation | Facilities and Lands

Crossroads At Big Creek Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Crossroads at Big Creek has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 15 acres of land in the city of Sturgeon Bay in Door County.

Financial Assistance | Public Input

Village Of Mukwonago Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Mukwonago has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 2.2 acres of land in the village of Mukwonago in Waukesha Count

Financial Assistance | Public Input

City Of Platteville Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Platteville has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 11.2 acres of land in the city of Platteville in Grant County.

Awards | Environmental Protection | State Natural Areas

DNR Honors Darlington Resident Steve Hubner As State Natural Areas Volunteer Of The Year

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Darlington resident Steve Hubner as the State Natural Areas Volunteer of the Year for 2024 for his nearly 40 years of volunteer work at many properties around the state, including Muralt Bluff Prairie State Natural Area.