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Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Recreation | Wildlife Habitat

Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Support Habitat Projects In Jefferson, Portage And Sauk Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters purchasing their licenses to consider making a donation to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Barneveld is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements to its public drinking water system.

About/General | Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

DNR Confirms Cougar Killed In Buffalo County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the fatal shooting of a cougar in Buffalo County. The incident was reported to the DNR’s Violation Hotline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Construction | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and lizard, which may result from the US 51 – Tomlinson to Ontario project in Columbia County. 

Awards | Recycling

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day

In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards.