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Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Give Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators A Lift During Pollinator Week, June 20-26

In celebration of Pollinator Week, June 20-26, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to protect native pollinators by creating pollinator-friendly habitat, volunteering to monitor pollinator species and learning more about the bees, butterflies and birds buzzing in their own backyards.

Education | Monitoring | Safety | Wildlife Habitat

Be Bear Aware: Encounters Increase During Summer

Following several recent black bear sightings across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts this summer.

Enforcement | Recreation | Safety | ATV

ATV/UTV Riders: Think Smart Before You Start This Summer

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to think smart before they start this summer by following safety best practices.

Awards | Outdoor Recreation

DNR’s Go Wild Customer Dashboard Receives Two Awards For Digital Excellence

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the agency received two digital excellence awards for its Go Wild Redesigned Customer Dashboard.

Education | Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Drawdown Aims To Improve Waterfowl Habitat At French Creek Wildlife Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local residents and users of the French Creek Wildlife Area near Portage will soon notice a significant change to the main flowage of the wildlife area due to an existing project aimed at improving prime waterfowl habitat.