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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.
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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.
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Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) Meeting
The Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) will convene on March 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. Items on the agenda for this meeting include a recap on WisPAC and the PFAS Action Plan launch, the Governor’s executive budget for PFAS, PFAS bills in the…
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City of Park Falls Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Park Falls 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 both street and utility reconstruction on sections of Avery Avenue, Case Avenue, Paddock Avenue, Sherry Avenue, Spruce Street and Linden Street.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Mayville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Mayville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Horicon Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Horicon 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 replacement of both watermain and sanitary sewer within the Kansas Street and Oakwood Drive Rights of Way.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Milton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Milton is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Economic Impact Analysis Regarding Nitrate Pollution In Groundwater; Comment Deadline April 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently updating the NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code regarding nitrate pollution in groundwater.
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Spring Wildfire Risk Remains Across Wisconsin’s Storm Damage Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to complete any vegetative debris burning and check any previously burned piles for lingering embers before the snow melts, particularly in the storm-impacted areas of Langlade and Oconto counties.
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DNR Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will continue to sample drinking water wells in an Expanded Site Investigation Area in the Town of Peshtigo due to the potential presence of groundwater contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The DNR will use state funds for the sampling effort, which is scheduled to begin this spring.