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New Zealand Mudsnails Discovered In Two New Southern Wisconsin Streams

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced recent monitoring of southern Wisconsin streams has uncovered two new populations of New Zealand mudsnails in Token and Elvers Creeks in Dane County.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

Operation Deer Watch Launches Aug. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will launch Operation Deer Watch on Aug. 1, allowing citizen scientists around Wisconsin to report deer sightings in their area, which provides crucial data for deer management.

About/General | Regulations | Fishing

DNR Announces New Lake Trout Regulations For Lake Michigan And Green Bay

As a result of an emergency rule, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has restored the previous recreational regulations for harvesting lake trout for Lake Michigan and Green Bay as of July 23, 2021.

Environmental Protection | Industry | Monitoring | Public Health | Safety | PFAS

DNR Kicks Off Water Quality Month With Safe Water For All Campaign; Announces Panel Series

Ahead of National Water Quality Month this August, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is launching the Safe Water For All Campaign to spotlight the need for Wisconsinites to have safe, clean drinking water.

Education | Environmental Protection | Events | Groundwater

Wisconsin DNR, University Of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension And College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences Announces Nitrate Webinar Series

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of a virtual webinar series focused on nitrate in Wisconsin.