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- About DNR
Meet the DNR Secretary and Executive Team and learn about the divisions within the department. [Keyword - about dnr]
- Air Emissions Inventory and Reporting
Each year facilities throughout the state that emit air pollutants are required to report their emissions to the DNR. Find information on reported emissions, air pollutant chemicals, emission reduction credits in ozone nonattainment areas, data on historical emissions and more. [Keyword - air emissions]
- Air Permits
Learn about Wisconsin air pollution permits and the permitting process, search for a permit, apply for a registration permit and get help for your questions about air permits and air pollution modeling. [Keyword - air permit]
- Air Quality
Learn about different types of air pollutants and what you can do to improve air quality. [Keyword - air quality]
- ATV
All-terrain vehicle riding is a growing sport in Wisconsin. Along with the privilege of enjoying the sport comes the responsibility of making sure you are operating an ATV safely and responsibly. [Keyword - atv]
- Beaches
Wisconsin Beaches are abundant and a wonderful recreational asset in Wisconsin. [Keyword - beaches]
- Boat
Gain the safe boating techniques and knowledge that can keep you safe on the water. [Keyword - boat]
- Business Sectors & Partnerships
Whether you have an established business, are expanding your business, or are thinking of locating your business in Wisconsin, the DNR has staff that are here to help you. [Keyword - sector]
- CAFO
Every farm, regardless of size, is responsible for proper manure management to protect water quality from discharges. [Keyword - cafo]
- Compliance Assistance
The DNR has staff and programs to help you comply with state and federal environmental regulations. [Keyword - compliance]
- Conservation Congress
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) is the only "advisory body" in the state where citizens of Wisconsin elect delegates to represent their interests in natural resources. [Keyword - conservation congress]
- Contact
Customer Service Staff are here to assist you. Seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. [Keyword - contact]
- County Forests
County forest timber sale bid results and harvest reports, goals and history. [Keyword - county forests]
- Dams
There are approximately 3,800 dams in Wisconsin. [Keyword - dam]
- Demolition, Construction & Renovation
Resources for anyone working on a demolition, construction or renovation project. [Keyword - demolition]
- DNR-Wide maps and GIS information
This is the landing page for the maps and GIS topic fro DNR. This information is managed by the GIS section in BTS. [Keyword - gis]
- Drinking water
The DNR works to provide Wisconsin residents with safe, clean drinking water. [Keyword - drinking water]
- E-Pay
The Wisconsin DNR issues invoices and collects money for many different environmental and conservation programs. If your invoice specifically states that E-Pay is available, then you may use the buttons above to pay. [Keyword - e-pay]
- Education
DNR education programs about how to use, protect and conserve natural resources for today and future generations. [Keyword - education ]
- Electronics Recycling
Information for consumers and businesses on how to recycle electronics or start an electronics recycling business. [Keyword - ecycle]
- Emergency
During emergencies and natural disasters, the DNR coordinates response, recovery and mitigation efforts in situations such as floods, high winds, wildfires, dam outages, hazardous spills and disruption of services. [Keyword - emergency]
- Emerging contaminants
The DNR works with many partners at the local, state and federal level to identify and address new/emerging contamination issues across the state as part of its mission to protect Wisconsin's public health and environment. These pages include information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. [Keyword - emerging contaminants]
- Employment
The DNR employs a large, diverse workforce throughout our state. View our current openings. [Keyword - employment]
- Endangered Resources
The Endangered Resources Program works to identify, protect and manage native plants, animals and natural communities from the very common to critically endangered. [Keyword - er]
- Environmental Cleanup & Brownfields Redevelopment
Resources for the cleanup and redevelopment of environmentally contaminated properties. [Keyword - brownfield]
- Environmental impact analysis
Information about the department's compliance with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA). [Keyword - environmental impact analysis]
- ER review
The Endangered Resources Review Program helps customers and partners comply with Wisconsin's endangered species laws. [Keyword - er review]
- Explore outdoors
Get outdoors and explore Wisconsin's wild places. Find great places to go and things to do on state lands around the state. [Keyword - explore outdoors]
- Fishing
Plan on Fishing Wisconsin, where we have 160 different fish species. [Keyword - fishing]
- Floodplains
A Floodplain is that land that has been or may be covered by floodwater during a regional flood. [Keyword - floodplain]
- Forest Business
Current conditions and trends in forest resources as well as the forest products industry in Wisconsin. [Keyword - forest products]
- Forest Fire
[Keyword - wildfire]
- Forest Health
Forest health issues affecting Wisconsin's urban trees and forests. [Keyword - forest health]
- Forest landowners
Assistance and resources for forest landowners. [Keyword - forest landowner]
- Forest Management
A suite of tools and resources to assist private and industrial foresters. [Keyword - forest management]
- Forest Planning
Information related to forestry planning in Wisconsin. [Keyword - forest planning]
- Go Wild
Go Wild offers key licenses and registrations all in one place. [Keyword - go wild]
- Grants and loans - financial assistance
The Wisconsin DNR offers various grants and loans to local governments and organizations. [Keyword - grants]
- Great Lakes
Links to current Great Lakes issues and information on Great Lakes policy. [Keyword - great lakes]
- Green Tier
Enable your business to be a powerful, sustainable force for environmental good and enhance your productivity, cut your costs and strengthen the health of your culture and community. [Keyword - green tier]
- Groundwater
Approximately two thirds of the people living in Wisconsin get their drinking water from Groundwater. [Keyword - groundwater]
- Health Care waste
Information about how to manage household or facility health care waste. [Keyword - health care waste]
- Hunt
Information about hunting in Wisconsin including hunter education, game species, season dates, license and fees, permits, registration and hunting opportunities. [Keyword - hunt]
- Impaired waters
Learn about impaired waters which do not meet water quality standards. [Keyword - impaired water]
- Invasives
Invasive species displace native species, disrupt ecosystems, and affect citizens' livelihoods and quality of life. Learn how you can help keep them in check. [Keyword - invasive]
- Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
The Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in 1989 to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. [Keyword - stewardship]
- Lakes
The DNR partners with the University of Wisconsin Extension and citizens around the state to help protect and maintain these amazing natural resources while providing some of the best recreational opportunities in the nation. [Keyword - lakes]
- Landfills
Information and resources relating to solid waste landfills in Wisconsin. [Keyword - landfill]
- Landscapes
Ecological Landscapes are 16 areas of Wisconsin with different ecological attributes and management opportunities. [Keyword - landscapes]
- Law Enforcement
During emergencies and natural disasters, the DNR coordinates response, recovery and mitigation efforts in situations such as floods, high winds, wildfires, dam outages, hazardous spills and disruption of services. [Keyword - law enforcement]
- Licenses, permits and registrations
Register your recreational vehicle, buy a license, get a park sticker or find out about professional registrations and permitting issues. [Keyword - permit]
- Loans
Information on the Clean Water Fund, Safe Drinking Water, forestry and brownfields loan programs. [Keyword - loans]
- Managing Waste & Materials
Solid and hazardous waste management information and resources. [Keyword - waste]
- Maps
While the DNR produces a whole range of publications and information for the public on hundreds of topics related to the environment, no piece of information is quite as helpful as a good map. [Keyword - maps]
- Mercury
Mercury is a hazardous material that causes serious environmental and human health problems. [Keyword - mercury]
- Mines, Pits & Quarries
Information and resources relating to metallic and non-metallic mines in Wisconsin. [Keyword - mines]
- Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI)
The Natural Heritage Inventory Program maintains data on the locations and status of rare species, natural communities and natural features throughout the state. [Keyword - nhi]
- Natural Resources Board (NRB)
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB or Board) sets policy for the Department of Natural Resources and exercises authority and responsibility in accordance with governing state statutes. [Keyword - nrb]
- Nonpoint source pollution
Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, also known as polluted runoff, is a leading cause of water quality problems in Wisconsin. [Keyword - nonpoint]
- Open Burning
Open burning is outdoor burning in an unconfined area, container or pile. Find out whether you can burn and about alternatives to open burning. [Keyword - open burning]
- Open the Outdoors
[Keyword - open the outdoors]
- Parks
The Wisconsin State Park System provides places for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation. [Keyword - parks]
- Public Input
[Keyword - public input]
- Publications
A directory of the department's publications. [Keyword - publications]
- Recycling & Composting
Wisconsin has a strong history of recycling and composting, and each of us has a role to play in continuing this success. [Keyword - recycle]
- Rivers
Wisconsin's 84,000 river miles flow through 15,000 lakes and millions of wetland acres. Explore river information. [Keyword - rivers]
- Shoreland Zoning
Wisconsin's shoreland areas protect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, recreational activities and natural beauty. [Keyword - shoreland]
- Small Business
The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program is a comprehensive set of resources and tools to help a business determine its environmental responsibilities, in regards to complex federal and state regulations. [Keyword - small business]
- Snowmobile
Wisconsin is the birthplace of snowmobiling and continues to offer some of the best snowmobiling opportunities you are likely to find. [Keyword - snowmobile]
- Spills
Learn the definition of a spill, how to manage spills and find the 24-hour, toll free Spills Hotline number. [Keyword - spill]
- State Forests
Wisconsin state forests provide a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, off-road biking, backpacking, horseback riding, ATVing and snowmobiling. [Keyword - state forest]
- State lands
Wisconsin has a variety of outstanding natural resources, such as rushing trout streams, quiet wetlands, pristine wild rivers, clear lakes, native prairies, vast green forests, Ice Age eskers and picturesque waterfalls. [Keyword - state lands]
- Storm water
Storm water permits, forms, and other information. [Keyword - storm water]
- Surface water
Wisconsin residents are fortunate to live in a state bountiful with natural resources, including our many surface waters. [Keyword - surface water]
- Switchboard
The DNR's secure e-Business portal. [Keyword - switchboard]
- Timber sales
Information on timber harvesting activities on DNR lands. [Keyword - timber sale]
- Trap
Resources for the beginner and seasoned trappers in Wisconsin. [Keyword - trap]
- Tree Planting
How to order tree seedlings, planning for a successful planting, supplies and other resources to help with your tree planting project. [Keyword - tree planting]
- Urban Forests
Information on how municipalities can encourage and enable sound management of Wisconsin's urban forest ecosystems. [Keyword - urban forest]
- Volunteer
Do you have talents and interests you'd like to share? Concerned about our state's natural resources? If so, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources needs your skills and talents. [Keyword - volunteer]
- Warden Recruitment
Get to know the Wisconsin DNR and learn what conservation wardens do before you apply. [Keyword - warden recruitment]
- Warden wire
Warden Wire is an intelligence information service from your Wisconsin conservation law enforcement team working the outdoor beat. You'll also find tips about outdoor recreation opportunities, safety reminders and answers to popular questions. [Keyword - warden wire]
- Wastewater
The DNR regulates municipal and industrial operations discharging wastewater to surface or groundwaters through the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit program. [Keyword - wastewater]
- Water use
Sustainabile water use is critical for a healthy environment and economy. [Keyword - water use]
- Watersheds
Throughout the state, citizens, schools, businesses, and nonprofits are learning about watersheds and taking action to protect, restore, monitor, and maintain our special resources. [Keyword - watersheds]
- Waterways
This information will help you learn how Wisconsin laws protect public waters and how you can help preserve these waters for current enjoyment and future generations. [Keyword - waterway]
- Wells
Help keep Wisconsin wells safe dependable sources of water. [Keyword - wells]
- Wetlands
Protect, explore, and restore Wisconin's wetlands. [Keyword - wetlands]
- Wildlife and Habitat
Wisconsin wildlife and the habitat that they call home. [Keyword - wildlife]
