Safety
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Protect Wisconsin’s Forests And Trees By Not Moving Firewood
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges residents and visitors to help protect the state’s trees where you live, play or camp by not transporting firewood long distances.
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DNR Offering Funding To Organizations Promoting Safe ATV/UTV Operation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced funding opportunities for organizations recruiting and training all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors. Organizations are encouraged to apply for this two-year program by June 28, 2021, for up to $297,000 in funding.
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DNR Wardens To Share Military Ridge State Trail And Other Trails Memorial Day Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) conservation wardens and park staff will join the public finding their adventure along the Military Ridge State Trail this Memorial Day weekend.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Flood Insurance Rate Maps In Florence County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the release of the proposed Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) update for Florence County. Before finalizing the new maps, property owners and renters have a chance to review the updated flood risk data shown on the maps and make an appeal.
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 029-21
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 029-21 relating to amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances in groundwater (Board Order DG-25-20).
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Protect Turtles On The Move
With turtle nesting season soon underway, state conservation biologists and highway officials are joining forces to encourage Wisconsinites to hatch a brighter future for slow-moving, slow-growing turtles by taking a few simple steps.
- Hearing/Meeting
Mobile and Nonroad Engine Testing Operations in Stationary Source Permitting
The Air Management Program has drafted a technical support document (TSD) outlining the regulatory authority including emissions from nonroad engines that occur while manufacturing nonroad engines, nonroad vehicles, and other nonroad equipment.…
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Boat Responsibly This Holiday Weekend
It’s National Safe Boating Week, and thousands of boaters are expected to hit the water this Memorial Day Weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters that wearing a life jacket could save your life.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Ashland Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Ashland is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Ashland.
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DNR Hosts Virtual Listening Sessions On PFAS Contamination In Marinette & Peshtigo On May 19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting online listening sessions on Wednesday, May 19 to seek public input on PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 14th public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.