Environmental Protection
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Boaters: Share The Water And Slow Down To Keep Waters Safe For All
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to monitor their speed and control their wake while underway, as it can negatively affect other boaters and aquatic ecosystems and cause shoreline erosion.
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Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Madison Division of Extension invite the public to help search for aquatic invasive species across the state on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
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DNR Now Accepting Nominations For Recycling Excellence Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 16.
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DNR Offering $25 Rebate On Endangered Resources License Plates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating 30 years of Endangered Resources license plates by offering a $25 rebate for new purchases now through Dec. 31, 2024.
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Incidental Take Notice For Adams County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Trail and Overlook Hill Road project in Adams County.
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DNR Investigating Manure Spill In Outagamie, Brown Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred in eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County, which resulted in a fish kill in Dutchman Creek.
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DRM Industries Corporation Joins DNR’s Green Tier Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that DRM Industries Corporation (DRM) has joined the state's Green Tier program as a Tier 1 participant. DRM’s Tier 1 status affirms its commitment to sustainability and desire to develop plans for continuous environmental improvement.
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Chart Energy And Chemicals Renews Tier 2 Participation In Green Tier
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the renewal of a Green Tier participation contract with Chart Energy and Chemicals (Chart) in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the WIB11901 Tomah Branch Line Project in La Crosse County.
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DNR Announces Drawdown Of Bakken’s Pond In Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will conduct a full drawdown on Bakken's Pond in Sauk County in mid-July.