Environmental Protection
- News
Minocqua Chain Walleye Catch And Release Regulation Extension Virtual Public Hearing On May 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss extending the catch and release walleye regulations on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes in Oneida County at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 24.
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Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to stay vigilant and avoid burning because of very high fire danger across Wisconsin, particularly in the northern two-thirds of the state.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Forestry Meeting - May 19, 2021
This meeting is the first of two hosted by the Council of Forestry.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Forestry Meeting - May 20, 2021
This meeting is the second of two meetings hosted by the Council of Forestry.
- News
DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City of Wausau Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Wausau is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Wausau.
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Wisconsin NRB Virtual Meeting May 26
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the May board meeting to consider several proposed rules, hearings, management and master plans, land items and donations. The Board also will receive an information update on Chronic Wasting Disease.
- Hearing/Meeting
Recovery and Diversion Subgroup meeting
The Recovery and Diversion Subgroup of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group will meet and discuss outcomes of the Legislative Audit Bureau report of the statewide recycling program, including proposed changes to ch. NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code.
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Incidental Take Notice For Dunn County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare fish and turtle, which may result from the Cedar Falls Spillway Modifications project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
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DNR Announces $385,000 In Funding To Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin’s air quality and human health. Approximately $385,000 of funds are available to reduce emissions from eligible diesel engines across the state.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council - Aquatic Plants Species Assessment Group
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's Aquatic Plants Species Assessment Group will meet to make recommendations for species to add, remove or change regulatory classification under Ch. NR 40, Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule.