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DNR Seeking Public Input On Draft Environmental Impact Statement For Proposed Enbridge Pipeline Relocation

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public review and comment on a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed pipeline relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron counties.

About/General | Recreation | Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine

Learn About State Natural Areas, Home To Wisconsin’s Endangered Species

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging nature enthusiasts to learn more about Wisconsin’s state natural areas and the rare species that inhabit them in the 2021 Field Notes publication now available online.

Environmental Protection | Industry | Monitoring | Forest Health

DNR Improving Forested Land In Rowan Creek Fishery Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues its work improving the forested land that houses popular hiking trails in the portion of Rowan Creek Fishery Area immediately west of the Village of Poynette.

Monitoring | Public Health | Wildlife Habitat

New Baiting And Feeding Ban In Effect For Clark and Jackson Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received notification from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The positive detection comes from the Town of Fairchild in southeastern Eau Claire County, within 10 miles of the Clark and Jackson County borders.

Regulations | Fishing

DNR Seeking Public Input On Proposed Lake Whitefish And Electronic Reporting Rule

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing and comment period on proposed permanent rule FH-02-20 relating to lake whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan and Green Bay, and electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior commercial fishers. The virtual hearing will take place Jan. 4 at 6 p.m via Zoom.