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About/General | Public Health | Spills

DNR Assisting With Cleanup Of Manure Spill Near The Town Of Merrill

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in southern Lincoln County that resulted in a fish kill in Devil Creek.

Events | Regulations | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 23

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the June board meeting to consider several proposed rules, hearings, management and master plans, land items and donations. The Board also will receive an information update on Chronic Wasting Disease.

About/General | Environmental Protection | Recreation | Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine

Get The Buzz On Bumblebees With Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

Celebrate summer and Wisconsin’s pollinators in the upcoming issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available now.

Monitoring | Public Health | Safety | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Ripon is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Ripon.

Monitoring | Public Health | PFAS

New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisories For Yahara Chain Of Lakes And Waterways To The Rock River

Based on results from fish sampling conducted in 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are recommending new PFAS-based fish consumption advisories for Yahara Chain waters in Dane and Rock counties.