Environmental Protection
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Give To Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund This Tax Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The fund has helped the DNR conserve hundreds of species in Wisconsin.
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Protect Wisconsin's Waters By Reducing Your 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 Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 27-31, 2025.
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Applications For Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Funding Due Feb. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp funding. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2025.
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Incidental Take Notice For Crawford County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of rare snails, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-40 and Y-161 Cross-arm Replacement project in Crawford County.
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DNR's Green Tier Program Welcomes Three New Legacy Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the end of another successful year for the Green Tier Legacy Communities charter with three new members.
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DNR Extending Incidental Take Public Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending the public notice period for the proposed Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for Wind Energy and Cave Bats.
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DNR Investigating Spill Of Enbridge Line 6 Pipeline
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a spill of crude oil from a pipeline along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 in the town of Oakland, about four miles east of the village of Cambridge in Jefferson County.
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Incidental Take Notice For Door County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from three trail expansions in Door County.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan Update
As part of the process to update the Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Management Plan, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS) and Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (LCO), is seeking public comment about the Chippewa Flowage.
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DNR Awards Loan To Support Redevelopment In City Of West Allis
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it has awarded a $2 million loan to the city of West Allis to carry out cleanup activities as part of the redevelopment of the former Allis Chalmers property.