Environmental Protection
- News
DNR Begins Dredging And Cleanup Of Three-Quarter Mile Segment Of Portage Canal
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues cleaning up the Portage Canal this year, with dredging and related cleanup of a three-quarter mile-long segment of the canal located in the city of Portage.
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DNR Extends Deadline For Town Of Peshtigo Residents To Receive Free PFAS Sampling Of Private Drinking Water Wells
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is extending the deadline for Town of Peshtigo well owners in the Expanded Site Investigation Area to submit documents to have their wells sampled. The DNR is testing private drinking water wells as part of its investigation into groundwater contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's Air Management hearing for Tyco Fire Products LP, 438039470-F30
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the air pollution control permit application for the renewal of Air Pollution Control Operation Permit 438039470-F30 for Tyco Fire Products LP.
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DNR Announces 2021 Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. Submitted by fourth through sixth graders around the state, each poster helps spread the word about our shared role in keeping all wildlife healthy, and most importantly, wild.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lower Fox TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee
The Lower Fox River TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses the agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load.
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Bluebird Restoration Association Of Wisconsin Celebrates 35th Anniversary
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to celebrate Citizen Science Month by honoring the many volunteers across the state who help with scientific research and monitoring.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of New Richmond Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of New Richmond is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of New Richmond.
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DNR Recommends Regional Strategy For Central Sands High-Capacity Well Withdrawals, Seeks Public Comment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a draft report summarizing its Central Sands Lakes Study and is accepting public comment on the results.
- Hearing/Meeting
Central Sands Lakes Study Public Hearing
The DNR will hold a virtual public hearing on April 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss study findings and recommendations.
- News
Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt
April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, and as a result, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. What you can’t see can kill a tree.