Department of Natural Resources

Jun 7, 2023

Republican lawmakers propose plan to combat PFAS pollution in Wisconsin

The bill would provide a mechanism for spending $125 million set aside by the Legislature’s budget-writing committee last month to deal with the chemicals.

Jan 17, 2023

Winnebago County accuses DNR of building without a permit

Winnebago County accused the DNR of violating an ordinance when it allegedly started construction without a permit.

Nov 1, 2022

First round of grants announced in $10M statewide well decontamination program

The first round of grants from a federally funded state program gave financial assistance to well owners who need to replace, reconstruct, treat or abandon their contaminated private wells.

Nov 18, 2020

Hunting licenses soar as virus-weary Americans head outdoors

Hunting was a big part of Zane Goucher's youth, when he pursued whitetail deer and ruffed grouse in the Maine woods with his father. He eventually drifted away from the sport but has returned after a 22-year absence, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak.

Oct 29, 2020

DNR board signs off on firefighting foam regulations

Wisconsin environmental regulators approved an emergency rule Wednesday that restricts the use of firefighting foam and lays out steps to treat PFAS chemicals.

Apr 25, 2019

Republican lawmakers look to join regulatory lawsuits

Republican legislators want to join two lawsuits before the state Supreme Court that will decide the extent of environmental regulators’ powers.

Feb 20, 2019

DNR ready to purchase 14k acres in Iron County

State Department of Natural Resources officials plan to ask their board next week for permission to spend nearly $5 million to purchase an easement on 14,350 acres in Iron County.

Oct 15, 2018

Foxconn subsidiary fined in connection with flooding

A subsidiary of Foxconn Development Corp. has been fined nearly $1,200 in connection with flooding at the company's construction site caused by heavy rains in Wisconsin during the Labor Day weekend.

Apr 24, 2018

Foxconn: Wisconsin DNR has approved air permit

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has approved air permits needed for Foxconn Technology Group's planned manufacturing plant in Racine County.

Nov 27, 2017

Walker signs 19 bills into law

Gov. Scott Walker signed 19 bills into law on Monday, including one that will provide millions of dollars more to help pay for water-infrastructure projects.

Oct 17, 2017

Hearing set on proposal to expand wetland permit exceptions

A panel of lawmakers is preparing to hear public testimony on a proposal that would expand the types of artificial wetlands that can be filled without a permit.

Oct 9, 2015