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Environmental Protection | Regulations

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Spa Building and Access Road project in Adams County.  

Publications and Reports | Water Use

DNR Releases New StoryMap Showcasing Wisconsin's Water Use

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of a new water use StoryMap, showcasing water use in Wisconsin over the past decade, and the 2021 Water Withdrawals Report.

Regulations | Fishing

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch Numbers For Lake Michigan Lake Whitefish

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for Lake Michigan lake whitefish for the 2024 fishing season.

Recreation | Public Input

DNR And Legislative Trails Council Seeking Public Comment On Updated Trails Network Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), at the request of the Legislative Trails Caucus, is seeking public comment on a draft update to the state’s Trails Network Plan.

Environmental Protection | Regulations | Wetlands

State Wetland Regulations Remain Intact After SCOTUS Sackett Decision

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today affirms that the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Sackett vs United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not alter Wisconsin’s wetland regulations under state law.