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Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Invasives

eDNA From Invasive Carp Identified In Milwaukee River

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it would conduct targeted invasive carp sampling in the Milwaukee River with assistance from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) during the week of Oct. 4, 2021, after detecting invasive carp environmental DNA (eDNA).

Environmental Protection | Green Tier

DNR Seeks Public Comments On Green Tier Application For Phillips-Medisize, St. Croix Meadows Facility

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on a Green Tier application proposal covering sustainability activities at the Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, St. Croix Meadows manufacturing facility located at 2202 Carmichael Road in Hudson.

Monitoring | Air Quality

Wisconsin Air Quality Report Shows Improvement

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the newly released 2021 Wisconsin Air Quality Trends report shows Wisconsin’s air quality continues to improve, building on a nearly 20-year trend.

Wisconsin DNR Announces November 2021 Wolf Harvest Quota

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the statewide quota for the Fall 2021 wolf season has been set at 130 wolves.

Public Health | Drinking Water

DNR To Host ‘Protecting The People – Safe Drinking Water For All’ Webinar Oct. 12

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the last of three educational webinars, Protecting The People - Safe Drinking Water For All, from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12.