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Environmental Protection | Brownfields

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To The City Of Baraboo

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it awarded brownfield assessment services to the city of Baraboo to support the investigation of environmental conditions at a former manufacturing property at 105 Vine St.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Browntown Safe Drinking Water Loan  Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Browntown is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.

Awards | Recycling

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day

In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2024 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards.

Construction | Permit | Environmental Impact Analysis

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.