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Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Help Protect Turtles During Nesting Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help nesting turtles by following a few easy actions throughout the nesting season.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Recreation | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin's beach list to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer.

Recreation | Fishing

Northern Zone Musky Season Opens May 25

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2024 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 25 and runs through Dec. 31.

Recreation | Safety | Boat

Life Jackets Save Lives On Wisconsin Waters

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all Wisconsinites planning to boat or enjoy watersports this year to wear a life jacket.

Safety | Parks

DNR Reports Storm Damage At State Park Properties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports tree damage and downed power lines at many state park properties across Wisconsin following Tuesday evening’s storms, especially in south central Wisconsin. If visiting properties in the coming days, please use caution.