Spills educational materials

Spills maps

• DNR Reported Spills & EPA Responses (Jun 2008 - Dec 2010) [PDF]

Spills videos

• Manure Spill Response Demonstration [VIDEO Length 00:03:53]

Spills fact sheets

The following fact sheets will help you learn more about the DNR spills program.

• Wisconsin Spills Fact Sheet (RR-604) [PDF]
  Provides information about the location, substance, source, and impact of Wisconsin spills.
• DNR Staff Provide Spill Response and Support (RR-559) [PDF]
  Describes how the DNR staff (including regional staff, central office staff, wardens and spill coordinators) provide spill response and support when a spill occurs, and includes contact numbers for the spill coordinators.
• Wisconsin Spill Reporting Requirements (RR-558) [PDF]
  Outlines the reporting requirements for discharges of hazardous substances in Wisconsin. Includes a description of de-minimis reporting requirements and when those de-minimis requirements apply.
• Wisconsin Spill Reporting Requirements - Condensed Version (RR-560) [PDF]
  Summary of spills law and de minimis exemptions from ch. NR 706. Intended for posting in businesses and other enterprises where spills may occur so that reporting requirements can be quickly determined and followed.
• Agricultural Spills and How to Handle Them [PDF]
  This publication is intended to help the agricultural community in preventing and responding to spills that might occur from various activities. Information on both DNR spills program and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are highlighted in this publication. For additional information on manure spill prevention and response please visit the Spills and CAFO's page.
• Why and How to Protect Your Home from Fuel Oil Spills (RR-630) [PDF]
  Throughout the state there are a number of spills associated with the delivery of fuel. This fact sheet presents tips and information to help prevent spills in and around private homes.
• Mechanical and Chemical/Biological Spill Response Methods (RR-710) [PDF]
  Summary of spill response methods allowed in Wisconsin for spills on land and water.
• Demolition Debris: Guidance on the Emergency Management of Debris Resulting from Natural Disasters (WA-601) [PDF]
  This guidance provides information on options for managing debris resulting from natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, or other events.

Spills articles

The following articles are excerpts from the Remediation & Redevelopment Program's newsletters.

• Funding For Meth Lab Cleanups Could Evaporate - Other Federal Dollars Still Available (June 2011) [PDF]
• Understanding Historic Spills (September 2009) [PDF]