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Environmental Protection | Public Health | Safety | PFAS

Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination On French Island

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Air National Guard (WANG) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) are taking steps to provide bottled water to residents with private wells that are impacted or suspected to be impacted by PFAS contamination on French Island in La Crosse County.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Public Health | Public Input

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Regulations | Public Input

Lake Superior Quota Rule Virtual Hearing March 29

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public hearing on a Lake Superior rule that will update lake trout and cisco quotas, as well as update the recreational lake trout harvest trigger on Lake Superior.

Emergency | Forest Fire

Fire Danger Expected To Remain Very High And High Across Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents that fire danger remains high across the state this weekend.

Education | Permit | Recreation | Safety | Forest Fire

Be Fire Smart: Get Your Free Burning Permit Now

Now more than ever, our favorite outdoor spaces are playing an important role in our lives. Together, we can keep these safe places safe. Whether we are out in nature or home in our backyards, remember that it's our role to protect the lands we love by preventing wildfires and recreating responsibly.