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MDV Annual Reports
As described in Section 283.16(8)(b)3. of the Wisconsin Statues, multi-discharger variance (MDV) funds distributed to counties must be used and reported by May 1 two years after the funds are disbursed. Each county is required to submit an Annual…
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Nitrate NR 151 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
The committee will be reviewing proposed changes to NR 151 to address targeted performance standards for sensitive areas of the state.
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Best Management Practices Implementation Tracking System (BITS)
DNR nonpoint source (NPS) pollution reduction implementation programs require external entities (counties, permittees, consultants and others) to submit data regarding how they are using funds provided by the State of Wisconsin and other sources.…
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NR 151 rule changes for nitrate
Draft EIA and comments received Public comments were received for the draft economic impact analysis (EIA). All public comments received The public comment period was in effect March 8, 2021 - April 10, 2021 for the following documents.
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What you can do
The best way for you to become a solution to NPS pollution is to make your home a pollution-free zone. To start, try some of these helpful hints.
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NR 151 rule changes
Public input opportunity There is a public hearing on the NR 151 rule September 15, 2017 in the Phoenix Room at the University Union of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay at 12:00 p.m. Parking is available in either the Campus…
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Notices of discharge
The notice of discharge program is an enforcement process through Ch. NR 243, Wis. Adm. Code [exit DNR], addressing unacceptable practices at animal feeding operations with less than 1,000 animal units. Local governmental units (typically…
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Reporting concerns
There are times when citizens identify runoff concerns associated with agricultural operations that the DNR, other agencies or the landowners are not aware of. In these cases, it is important to notify the DNR in a timely manner regarding the…
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Urban nonpoint source pollution
Nonpoint source pollution, or polluted runoff, has many sources, including urban areas. Because most urban areas include such impervious surfaces as roads, building roofs and parking lots, rainfall and other precipitation have a more difficult time…
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Nonpoint source TMDL implementation
Nonpoint source pollution continues to be a primary cause of water quality problems in Wisconsin. The state has numerous lakes, streams, and rivers that are not meeting water quality standards and are considered to be "impaired" as a result of…