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    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.

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    Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Quarterly Meeting

    This is a regular meeting (quarterly) of the Laboratory Certification Standard Review Council.

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    Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears This Spring

     As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring.

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    Previously Undetected Parasite Discovered In Wild Wisconsin Trout

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to properly clean their gear after discovering the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis in Elton Creek in Langlade County. 

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    DNR Seeking Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers passionate about promoting safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices to serve as hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.

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    American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

    Well Abandonment GrantPlease see the attached Press Release and Grant Announcement:Press Release: Gov. Evers Kicks Off 2025 Year of The Kid with Efforts to Ensure Kids and Families Have Access to Safe, Clean Drinking WaterARPA Well Grant Program…

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    American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

    Well Compensation Grant ProgramPlease see the attached Press Release and Grant Announcement: Press Release: Gov. Evers Kicks Off 2025 Year of The Kid with Efforts to Ensure Kids and Families Have Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water

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    Prescribed Fire Operations Active Today, March 28 At Governor Nelson State Park

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting prescribed burning at Governor Nelson State Park in Dane County starting at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

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    Avoid Burning: Wisconsin Experiencing High Fire Danger This Weekend

    With no significant rainfall across much of the state expected over the weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) once again asks the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger. 

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    Elevated Fire Danger Statewide March 12-13

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid burning this week due to elevated fire danger throughout the state.  Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy conditions are in the forecast for the beginning part of this week. Although parts of the state are predicted to see rain on Wednesday, the precipitation is expected to miss the northern part of Wisconsin.

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