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DNR Launches Webpage To Provide Information Hub For Special Well Casing Depth Area In Towns Of Hudson And Warren In St. Croix County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of a new webpage and informational resources for residents in St. Croix County affected by private drinking water wells contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile organic compound (VOC).

Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Remains Closed For Fall 2021

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the fall 2021 sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed due to the spring surveys results and concerns over future viability of the sharp-tailed grouse population. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.

Awards | Environmental Protection | Brownfields

DNR Awards Brownfields Grant To City Of Bloomer

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the site of a former agricultural cooperative on the north side of the City of Bloomer is on its way to being cleaned up with help from a grant from the department.

Monitoring | Recreation | Research

Participate In Ruffed Grouse West Nile Virus Sampling This Fall

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again asking ruffed grouse hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who come across a sick or dead grouse to submit a sample for a multi-state ruffed grouse West Nile virus study.

Construction | Public Health | Safety | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Waterloo Safe Drinking Water And Clean Water 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) and Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water and wastewater systems. The project includes complete street and utility reconstruction, extending from Peschel Street to E. Madison Street (STH 19) in the City of Waterloo.