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DNR News from Jun. 13, 2006 through Sep. 10, 2020.

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WISCONSIN NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD VIRTUAL MEETING SEPT. 23
MADISON, Wis. - Due to public health advisories, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet virtually for the September board meeting to consider authorizing several preliminary public hearing and comment periods and informational items.

Central Office
Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:16:23 p.m.

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DNR'S BROWNFIELD PROGRAM LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE MAP TO HIGHLIGHT STATEWIDE CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSES
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now has a GIS-based map available that offers a statewide look at many of the state's successful brownfield cleanup and redevelopment projects since the passage of the Land Recycling Act in 1995. The new, interactive map allows viewers to see the locations and a summary of statewide brownfield success stories and is available on the DNR's Remediation and Redevelopment (RR) program website.

Central Office
Thursday, September 10, 2020 11:21:43 a.m.

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DNR PUBLISHES RESULTS OF FIREFIGHTING DEPARTMENT PFAS SURVEY
MADISON, Wis. - As requested by Gov. Tony Evers in the 2019-2021 Biennial Budget, the DNR conducted a survey of the state's fire departments to determine their use of PFAS-containing, or fluorinated, firefighting foams. This survey was designed to help the DNR better understand how much, how often and why fluorinated foam is used across Wisconsin. This information will inform efforts by the state, in partnership with Wisconsin fire departments, to address PFAS contamination that has occurred through the discharge of fluorinated firefighting foam into the environment.

Central Office
Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:39:29 a.m.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON PROJECT FOR THE SAFE DRINKING WATER LOAN PROGRAM
MADISON, Wis. - The City of Stoughton in Dane County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project entails replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Stoughton.

Central Office
Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:45:07 a.m.

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THE DNR URGES HUNTERS TO WEAR A HARNESS WHILE USING TREESTAND THIS FALL
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to remind those participating in the upcoming deer hunting season to practice safety when using treestands.

Central Office
Wednesday, September 09, 2020 5:05:28 p.m.

Last revised: Sunday, April 10, 2022




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