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Natural Resources Board Approves 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan and the associated administrative rule package.
DNR Announces Partnership With University Of Wisconsin Schools For Greensnake Surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the beginning of surveys to track smooth greensnake populations in the state. Surveys will be conducted at select sites across the species' range in partnership with student volunteers in the Forest and Wildlife Ecology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the College of Natural Resources and Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that they are seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that gives plant enthusiasts an opportunity to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state.
DNR Awards Brownfields Grants To Calumet County And The Cities Of Manitowoc And Brillion
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced three grants of $75,000 each to Calumet County, the city of Manitowoc and the city of Brillion to investigate environmental contamination in their communities.
DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area Through Sept. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for a special trapping season within Sandhill Wildlife Area. The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 trapping season is Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
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