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Wisconsin Geographic Names Council Meeting
The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council (WGNC) is a state council established to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout Wisconsin. The WGNC comprises representatives of state agencies most concerned with geographic information. The Council…
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Celebrating Wisconsin's Vital Rural And Urban Forests This Arbor Day
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Friday, April 28 as Arbor Day in Wisconsin and April 22-28 as Forest Appreciation Week.
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DNR Recruitment Closing Soon For 2024 Class Of State Conservation Wardens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that recruitment closes soon for the 2024 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who use them. Applications are being accepted through May 4, 2023.
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Two Master Plan Variances Now Available For Public Review And Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on two master plan variances.
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Help Protect Wisconsin's Endangered Resources This Tax Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on your Wisconsin income tax forms.
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Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse Contract Established In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the State of Wisconsin has entered into a contract to establish the nation's first market-based water quality trading clearinghouse. The clearinghouse is an innovative solution to water quality issues that compensates farmers and landowners, saves wastewater facilities money and protects Wisconsin's water resources.
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DNR Secretary Appoints Steven Little Deputy Secretary; Mark Aquino Assistant Deputy Secretary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Adam N. Payne announced that he is appointing DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary Steven C. Little to serve as DNR Deputy Secretary beginning April 9, 2023, filling the role previously held by Sarah Barry.
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Celebrate Spring With The Latest Issue Of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress and DNR To Host Open Houses In All 72 Counties
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend an open house the week of April 3-6 to learn about resource management in their area.
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WI Geographic Names Council Meeting
The Council will review and make recommendations on 20 proposals for creating or renaming official geographic feature names used in public maps and databases.