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

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

About/General | Education | Recreation | Regulations | Hunt

Nearly 40,000 Acres Of Private Land Will Open To Turkey Hunters

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nearly 38,000 acres of private land will be open for public access to hunters this turkey season thanks to a partnership between the department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS).

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Waterways

Runoff Management Grants Annual Report Now Available

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2020-2021 Annual Report of Runoff Management Grants highlighting the work to stop polluted runoff from entering the state’s waters is available now.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Racine County

The Racine West 6th Street Sewer Relocation Project may result in the incidental taking of a rare snake under a permit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.

Enforcement | Regulations | Safety | Permits

Reminder: Wildfire Season Underway

With Wisconsin wildfire season underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to be fire smart this spring and get their free DNR annual burning permit.