Safety
- News
Four Snowmobile Related Fatalities Over Weekend
Following a deadly weekend of snowmobiling, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be safe while out on the trails.
- News
DNR To Begin Winter Prescribed Burns Feb. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that starting tomorrow, Feb. 1, fire management crews will conduct prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state. The first prescribed burns of the season will be held Feb. 1 at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area in southeast Wisconsin.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public meeting and comment period regarding plans for the observation tower at Potawatomi State Park at 4 p.m. on Jan. 27.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing to receive public comments on the air pollution control permit application for the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation- Weston Plant
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the air pollution control permit application for the construction of a natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engine (RICE)…
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DNR Urges Public To Exercise Caution When On The Ice On Bay of Green Bay
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to exercise caution while on the ice on the Bay of Green Bay to avoid becoming stranded on free-floating sheets of ice.
- News
Keep Ice Safety A Top Priority This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to make ice safety a priority when heading out for Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16.
- News
Snowmobilers: Think Smart Before You Start This Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers that safety is an important part of the ride. Whether you were gifted a snowmobile over the holidays or are a veteran of the ride, the department asks all riders to be in the know and review Wisconsin’s snowmobile safety rules and regulations before heading out this winter.
- News
DNR Advises Public To Stay Off Ice Of Niebauer Springs Pond During Upcoming Renovations
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began drawing down the Niebauer Springs Pond on Dec. 15 to reduce the likelihood of dam failure.
- Hearing/Meeting
Meeting of the Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC)
The agenda for this meeting will include discussion of a white paper being created by its Funding Committee and regular quarterly topics.
- Hearing/Meeting
Governor’s Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
The Off-Road Vehicle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to all-terrain vehicle trails and all…