Environmental Protection
- News
Help Protect Our Streams From Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers out for the early inland trout season to help protect our streams from aquatic invasive species. Some fishing streams may contain invasive species, and if care is not taken, those species can accidentally be transferred to another.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waste and Materials Management Study Group
This is a meeting of the The Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
- News
DNR Seeking Data On Water Quality Of Lakes, Streams And Rivers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Every two years, the DNR asks Wisconsinites and interested groups to submit their biological, chemical and physical surface water data.
- Hearing/Meeting
January Council on Forestry Meeting
The Council on Forestry will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 at the DNR Forestry Headquarters at 107 Sutliff Ave, Rhinelander, WI, 54501.
- Hearing/Meeting
Horicon Marsh Annual Property Implementation Meeting
The DNR wildlife biologist at Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area will share property management plans for the upcoming year and discuss habitat management strategies commonly used on the property.
- News
DNR Seeks Comments On Updated Surface Water Assessment Guidance
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on guidance that helps water management specialists evaluate the status of the state’s surface water quality.
- News
Reduce Salt Use This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 23-27, 2023.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public meeting on proposed changes to the special waste plan for existing Dane County Landfill No. 2 (Rodefeld)
The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment and answer questions on proposed changes to Dane County’s special waste plan in accordance with the statutory requirements of s. 289.54, Wis. Stats.
- News
Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Improve Public Lands In Juneau And Pierce Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that funding from the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will help improve public lands in Juneau and Pierce counties. These projects are possible thanks to a successful partnership between the department and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
- News
DNR Assisting With Clean-Up Of Butter Spill Following Fire In Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is helping local government and applicable parties clean up a butter spill that resulted from a fire at the Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) facility in Portage, Wisconsin.