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Financial Assistance | Environmental Contamination & Cleanup

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Clinton

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Clinton in Rock County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former site of the Doug’s Standard gas station.

Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Fish Refuge Establishment Rules

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish a statewide mechanism for implementing temporary fish refuges.

Events | Recreation | Wildlife Habitat

Bald Eagle Watching Days Take Flight Feb. 10 In Sauk Prairie

 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the rescheduled 38th annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Sauk Prairie.

Financial Assistance | Forest Planning

DNR Urban Forestry Program Announces Inflation Reduction Act Grants Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will award $4 million to local governments, tribal governments and nonprofit organizations through a competitive Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants program.

Education | Events | Recreation | Fishing

DNR To Co-Host Free Kids’ Ice Fishing Clinics In Milwaukee County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Hunger Task Force, Wisconsin Council of Sport Fishing Organizations and Milwaukee County Parks, encourages families and organizations to bring their children to one of five Milwaukee County Parks on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 to learn to ice fish.