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Work Play Earth Day Returns For 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Work Play Earth Day returns after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Forest Health

DNR Awards $90,000 Urban Forestry Grants To Five Communities

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has recently awarded a total of $90,000 to five Wisconsin communities to support urban forestry projects. These funds were made available through a United States Forest Service grant. 

About/General | Public Input

U.S. Department Of The Interior Seeking Public Comment On Replacement Names For Derogatory Names Of Geographic Features

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking public comment on replacement names for geographic feature names recently declared derogatory by DOI. The DOI is accepting comments from the public through April 25, 2022.

Recreation | Facilities and Lands

DNR Adds New Property In Washington County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is resuming management of Lizard Mound County Park in Washington County.

Recreation | Parks

Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus To Be Relocated

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus in Potawatomi State Park will be relocated this spring.