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DNR Invites Wisconsin Libraries To Join 'Check Out Wisconsin State Parks' Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program in 2025.

Regulations | Safety | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Cumberland Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cumberland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.

Recreation | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Facilities To Newport State Park Day-Use Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a master plan variance that would authorize the development of new facilities within an existing day-use area in Newport State Park.

Permit | Regulations | Safety | Forest Fire

DNR To Lift Special Order Requiring Burn Permits In 13 Counties Starting Nov. 9

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the special burning permit requirement for 13 Wisconsin counties will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 13 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: All of Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marquette, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara counties and portions of Oconto, Dane, Grant and Iowa counties, respectively.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations For Research Study

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.