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Environmental Protection | Green Tier

DNR Welcomes Wisconsin Specialty Recycling To The State’s Green Tier Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Wisconsin Specialty Recycling as a Tier 1 participant in the state’s Green Tier program. 

Construction | Enforcement | Safety | Dams

DNR Advises Public To Stay Off Ice Of Niebauer Springs Pond During Upcoming Renovations

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began drawing down the Niebauer Springs Pond on Dec. 15 to reduce the likelihood of dam failure.

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Waterloo Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Waterloo is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the improvement of Well 2 and the Well 2 booster station.

Events | Recreation | Outdoor Recreation

OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks On New Year’s Day

Celebrate the new year by stepping into the outdoors with a First Day Hike. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join in the annual adventure sponsored by America’s State Parks on New Year's Day for the 11th year in a row.

Enforcement | Monitoring | Regulations | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer Harvested In Vilas County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Lincoln in Vilas County. This is the first confirmed wild positive case of CWD in Vilas County.