Safety
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Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program
Forest Fire Protection (FFP) 50% cost-share grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations. Grant funding is intended to expand the use of local fire departments to augment and strengthen the Department of…
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Municipal Dam Grant Program
ATTENTION: The FY2023-25 MUNICIPAL DAM GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2024. The FY2023-25 Biennial Budget provided $4 million for Dam Grants with the majority being committed to fund eligible engineering and construction costs associated…
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Recycling Consolidation Grant to responsible units
The Recycling Consolidation Grant is available in addition to the basic Recycling Grant. This grant program was created in the state 2011-13 Budget to offer supplemental assistance for Responsible Units (e.g. cities, towns, villages, counties,…
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Federal Clean Vessel Act grant program
The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Program is a nationwide competitive federal grant program that provides funding to states as part of an effort to clean up the nation's waterways. Nationwide, the program receives about $10 million annually. Funding for…
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Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program
The purpose of BIG is to construct, renovate, and maintain boating infrastructure facilities for transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long. Applications are due annually by June 1.
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Manure spills response, planning and prevention
Get help immediately if runoff or a spill occurs! Report manure spills immediately! Call our 24-hour spill emergency hotline: 1-800-943-0003. All agricultural or livestock operations, regardless of size, must report manure spills or runoff that…
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Mercury spills and cleanup
When mercury is spilled, it shatters into tiny beads and spreads in many directions. These tiny droplets can accumulate in the smallest places. The droplets emit toxic, odorless vapors, which can be very dangerous when inhaled by people or pets.
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Meth lab/clandestine drug lab information
Methamphetamine (meth) made in makeshift laboratories, such as rented apartments or hotel rooms, may cause contamination of indoor air and property and pose a risk of fire or explosion. When law enforcement officials seize a meth lab, containers and…
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Safety and Ebola hemorrhagic fever resources
The DNR has received questions about health risks to wastewater treatment plant/sanitary sewer workers from sewage containing the Ebola virus. There is very little research on the fate and transport of the Ebola virus in wastewater collection…
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Wastewater Systems Security
Anticipating problems can prevent them. In an emergency, first responders will come to help. Eighty percent of Wisconsin's fire departments are staffed with volunteers. Protecting their safety by planning ahead is important. Chain-of-command…