Runoff Management Outreach Activities

By its very nature, nonpoint pollution originates from a wide variety of sources. Cooperation between industrial facilities, agricultural producers, government agencies, and the citizens of Wisconsin will enable the greatest improvement in Wisconsin's water resources.

Industry, agriculture, private citizens...we all contribute to nonpoint pollution, and we all have the opportunity to help solve the problem through our individual actions.

The following items are links to information about Runoff Management. For further details on any particular item, please contact the appropriate staff member from the Runoff Management Program Staff List.

State portal for Runoff Information [exit DNR]

Public Involvement

• Nonpoint Source Administrative Rule Revision
• DNR Education Programs

Business Involvement

• Storm Water Cooperative Compliance Program

Educational Resources

• Runoff Management Publications
• Nonpoint Source Models (SLAMM, P8)
• EPA - Activties to Decrease Nonpoint Pollution (exit DNR in new window)

Financial Resources

• Priority Watershed Grants
• Targeted Runoff Management Grants
• Urban Nonpoint Source and Storm Water Grants

Partners (exit DNR in new window)

• U.W. Extension Water Resource Programs
• UW Extension Environmental Resources Center Publications
• U.W. Extension / DNR Basin Educator Program
• U.W. Extension / DNR Water Action Volunteers
• WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
• Wisconsin USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Water Division Annual Report
Our economy, our quality of life, and our very identity are interdependent with our water resources.
The Wisconsin DNR’s Water Division is the most comprehensive in the nation, encompassing all of our different types of water resources—from small wetlands to Great Lakes, groundwater to drinking water, specific fisheries and beaches to entire watersheds. No other state has such an integrated program.
Read more in the Water Division's Annual Report (PDF, 745 KB, opens in new window)

Water Division Monitoring Strategy
The Water Division of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) gathers environmental information to assess aquatic environmental health, evaluate environmental problems and to determine success of management actions that are intended to protect our aquatic resources.
Read more in the Water Division's Monitoring Strategy (PDF, 2.1 MB, opens in new window)

Wisconsin Water Quality Report to Congress, 2004
Wisconsin, rich with abroad array of cultural and natural resources, is known nationally for its exceptional water features. Our state has made significant gains in the area of watershed management and protection. This Water Quality Assessment Report describes our state's special resources and the programs and projects that help protect them.
Read more in the Wisconsin Water Quality Report to Congress