Frequently Asked Questions
Programs, Bureaus and Staff Lists

Hotlines

Hazardous Waste Substance Spill Hotline
1-800-943-0003

DNR Violation Hotline
1-800-TIP-WDNR (1-800-847-9367)
(wildlife, recreational, and environmental violations)

 Poaching Hotline
To access the new cellular poaching hotline number, U.S. Cellular subscribers need only dial the "#" key, followed by "DNR" (#367). For U.S. Cellular subscribers, calls to the hotline will be free of charge, including the air time to make the call.
Locations
Special Services
 

Bureau Overviews

Air Management Communication and Education
Information on: air quality monitoring, industrial emissions, air pollutants, permits, regulations, partnerships, staff contacts, and more. Here you will find information on public involvement opportunities, educational resources, and news and events. We hope you will visit our two online magazines: Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine and EEK! - Environmental Education for Kids!
Community Financial Assistance Cooperative Environmental Assistance
Information on: environmental, recreational, and conservation related grant and loan programs. Information on: Pollution Prevention and P2 Week, Business Sectors, Environmental Cooperative Pilot Program, Partnerships (such as One-Stop Reporting, Wisconsin-Bavaria Regulatory Reform Working Partnership, and Wisconsin/Department of Defense Pollution Prevention Alliance), ISO 14000, and Innovative Environmental Initiatives
Customer Service and Licenses Drinking Water and Groundwater
Information on: groundwater, private drinking water, and public drinking water.
Endangered Resources Enterprise Information Technology & Applications
Information on: State Natural Areas; invasive species; non-game; Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) information on rare plants, animals and natural communities; endangered species permits, laws, and regulations.  
Facilities and Lands Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection
The responsibilities of the Bureau of Facilities and Lands include administering the management of the Department's operated facilities and operation of the properties to provide a comprehensive range of property management related services to field managers. Management of these assets requires timely planning and budgeting, along with technical expertise in design and construction, land acquisition and realty services, and facilities and land management.
 Information on: Wisconsin record fish; Wisconsin and Lake Michigan fish species; and general fishing information.
Forestry and Nurseries Human Resources
Information on: private forestry assistance, wildland fire protection, reforestation, forest resource information, urban forestry. Information on: permanent, limited term and internship employment opportunities, application requirements/qualifications, benefits and general employment information.
Intregrated Science Services Law Enforcement
  Information on: all-terrain vehicle safety, boating safety, and a violation hotline
Parks and Recreation Remediation and Redevelopment
Information about state state parks, forests, trails, recreation areas, and campgrounds. Information on: cleanups, USTs/LUSTs, brownfields, spills, Spill Law regulations, Spill Law exemptions, and on-line listings of contaminated
properties.
Waste and Materials Management Watershed Management
Information on: solid waste, hazardous waste, mining, and recycling programs The Bureau of Watershed Management manages activities that influence water quality and land uses that affect public health and safety. The bureau's primary objective is to provide an integrated watershed approach to managing these activities that include policy development, watershed planning and regulation, and water quality assessment.
Wildlife Management  
Information on: hunting, trapping, regulations, and forecasts.  

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Last Revised: Thursday January 04 2007