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Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Forest Health

Emerald Ash Borer Detected In Washburn, Taylor Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has detected the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) for the first time in Washburn and Taylor counties. Burnett is now the only county without a detection since EAB was first discovered in Wisconsin in 2008.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Adams And Columbia 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 River Road Reconstruction Project in Adams and Columbia counties.

Environmental Protection | Events | Public Health | Drinking Water

National Drinking Water Week Is May 5-11

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of clean drinking water and recognizing the dedicated professionals working to keep our water clean in celebration of National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11.

About/General | Regulations | Fishing

Natural Resources Board Approves Minocqua Walleye Emergency Rule

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new walleye regulation will go into effect on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes beginning May 7, 2024.

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Help Protect Amphibians During Amphibian Week

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help protect our state's 19 species of frogs, toads and salamanders during Amphibian Week, May 5-11, and throughout the summer.