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DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Christine Sieger
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Remediation and Redevelopment Bureau Director Christine Sieger was awarded the 2023 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award.
DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes a new enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt individually for PFNA, PFHxS and GenX. Additionally, the EPA finalized an MCL at a hazard index of 1 when a combination of PFNA, PFHxS, GenX and PFBS are present in a mixture.
DNR To Continue Spring Prescribed Burns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews will conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the southern half of the state.
Eagle Spring Lake Boat Launch Closed Until April 12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Eagle Spring Lake boat launch in the town of Eagle in Waukesha County.
Horicon Marsh Education And Visitor Center Is Back Open
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, including the Explorium, is again open to the public after closing in March due to a boiler malfunction.
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