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Enforcement | Legal

DNR Seeks Tips On Illegal Elk Shootings In Jackson County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public’s help in ongoing investigations into the illegal harvests of two cow elk in separate events in Jackson County during the 2022 gun deer season.

Financial Assistance | Environmental Contamination & Cleanup

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Clinton

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Clinton in Rock County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former site of the Doug’s Standard gas station.

Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Fish Refuge Establishment Rules

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish a statewide mechanism for implementing temporary fish refuges.

Events | Recreation | Wildlife Habitat

Bald Eagle Watching Days Take Flight Feb. 10 In Sauk Prairie

 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the rescheduled 38th annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Feb. 10, in Sauk Prairie.

Financial Assistance | Forest Planning

DNR Urban Forestry Program Announces Inflation Reduction Act Grants Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will award $4 million to local governments, tribal governments and nonprofit organizations through a competitive Urban Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grants program.