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April 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Volunteer With The DNR To Protect And Enhance Wisconsin's Natural Resources

NEWS RELEASE: Volunteer With The DNR To Protect And Enhance Wisconsin's Natural Resources FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]  Volunteer With The DNR To Protect And Enhance Wisconsin's Natural …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM

NEWS RELEASE: New Fishing License Year Begins April 1

NEWS RELEASE: New Fishing License Year Begins April 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] New Fishing License Year Begins April 1 Buy A License Today And Take Advantage Of Early Angling Opport…
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March 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces 2025 Rare Species Community-Based Science Projects

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces 2025 Rare Species Community-Based Science Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2025 Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Announces 2025 Rare Species Community-Based Science Projects Volunteer…
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March 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Enjoy An Outdoor Adventure With Natural Resources Foundation Field Trips

NEWS RELEASE: Enjoy An Outdoor Adventure With Natural Resources Foundation Field Trips FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2025Contact: Shelly Torkelson, NRF Communications [email protected]    Enjoy An Outdoor Adventure With Nat…
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March 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Urban Forestry Monitoring Results For Milwaukee And Madison

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Urban Forestry Monitoring Results For Milwaukee And Madison FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2025Contact: Dan Buckler, DNR Urban [email protected] or 608-445-4578 DNR Announces Urban Forestry Monitoring Res…
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March 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Encounter Young Wild Animals This Spring

NEWS RELEASE: Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Encounter Young Wild Animals This Spring FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2025Contact: Jenna Fastner, DNR Captive Wildlife Health [email protected] or 715-894-7181   Keep Wildl…
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March 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Variance To Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan To Add Bicycle Touring Trails, Vault Toilet Facility

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Variance To Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest Master Plan To Add Bicycle Touring Trails, Vault Toilet Facility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025Contact: Dominique Swangstu, DNR Property Planne…
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March 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Releases Its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Releases Its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025Contact: Adam Freihoefer, Water Use Section [email protected] or 608-514-6058   DNR Releases Its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report Report Exa…
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March 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Conduct Prescribed Burn Operations At Lakeshore State Park

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Conduct Prescribed Burn Operations At Lakeshore State Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025Contact: Elaine Zautke, Lakeshore State Park Property Manager [email protected]  DNR To Conduct Prescribed Burn Operations At…
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March 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 9

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 9   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person…
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March 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2026 Class

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2026 Class FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025Contact: Lt. Mary Bisch, Wisconsin DNR Recruiting [email protected] or 920-500-0332 DNR Recruiting Wardens For 2026 Class   The Wisconsin Department…
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March 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Learn To Hunt Bear Program Seeks Applicants And Instructors

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Learn To Hunt Bear Program Seeks Applicants And Instructors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025Contact: Emily Iehl, DNR Hunting & Shooting Sports Program [email protected] or 608-445-8168   DNR Learn To Hunt Bea…
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March 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Surface Water Assessment Guidance

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Surface Water Assessment Guidance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2025Contact: Justin Chenevert, DNR Waterbody Assessments [email protected] DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updat…
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March 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin DNR And Conservation Congress To Host Spring Hearings

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin DNR And Conservation Congress To Host Spring Hearings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   Wisconsin DNR And Conservation Congress To Host Spring Hearings Learn About …
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March 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Volunteers For Help With Frog And Toad Calling Survey

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Volunteers For Help With Frog And Toad Calling Survey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2025Contact: Andrew Badje, DNR Natural Heritage Conservation [email protected] or 715-921-5886 DNR Seeking Volunteers For …
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March 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisco…
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March 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin's Pollinators

NEWS RELEASE: Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin's Pollinators FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Order Native Plants To Support Wisconsin's Pollinators Beautify Your Yard And Boost Hab…
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March 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Attend A Youth Fishing Clinic In Southeast Wisconsin On April 12

NEWS RELEASE: Attend A Youth Fishing Clinic In Southeast Wisconsin On April 12 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2025Contact: Laura Schmidt, DNR Fisheries [email protected] or 414-416-0591   Attend A Youth Fishing Clinic In Southeast W…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM

UPDATE: DNR: 750-Acre Big Island Fire In Green Lake County Now 100% Contained 

UPDATE: DNR: 750-Acre Big Island Fire In Green Lake County Now 100% Contained  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR: 750-Acre Big Island Fire In Green Lake County Now 100% Contained    The …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM

BREAKING NEWS: DNR Suppressing 720-Acre Wildfire In Green Lake County

BREAKING NEWS: DNR Suppressing 720-Acre Wildfire In Green Lake County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Suppressing 720-Acre Wildfire InGreen Lake County   MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Depa…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Conserve Water, Fix A Leak This Week

NEWS RELEASE: Conserve Water, Fix A Leak This Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2025Contact: DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Conserve Water, Fix A Leak This Week   Little leaks add up over time, leading to wasted water and higher…
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March 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2025Contact: Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird [email protected] or 608-212-7923 DNR Seeking Public Input…
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March 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin Tree Leaders Recognized For Exceptional Community Service

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin Tree Leaders Recognized For Exceptional Community Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2025Contact: Jenn Janness, DNR Urban Forestry Outreach [email protected] or 715-815-7173 Wisconsin Tree Leaders Re…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Support Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff

NEWS RELEASE: Support Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2025Contact: Drew Feldkirchner, DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Director [email protected] or 60…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Bonus Harvest Authorizations For Spring Turkey Season Available Beginning March 17

NEWS RELEASE: Bonus Harvest Authorizations For Spring Turkey Season Available Beginning March 17 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2025Contact: Alissa Kakatsch, DNR Assistant Turkey and Pheasant [email protected] or 608-576-7559 Bonu…
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March 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: 2025 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

NEWS RELEASE: 2025 Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon Wisconsinites Reminded Of Protected Tribal Right To…
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March 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn

NEWS RELEASE: Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Check Fire Conditions Before You Burn Forecasted Wind And Dry Weather Mean Increased Wildfire Risk   Che…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Releases New Glarus Snowy Owl Necropsy Results

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Releases New Glarus Snowy Owl Necropsy Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Releases New Glarus Snowy Owl Necropsy Results  Case Underscores Importance Of Keeping …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Green Bay Walleye Reward Tag Study Continues In 2025

NEWS RELEASE: Green Bay Walleye Reward Tag Study Continues In 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2025Contact: Adam Nickel, DNR Peshtigo Team Fisheries [email protected] or 920-647-6571   Green Bay Walleye Reward Tag Study Continues …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower To Open For Public Use When Weather Conditions Allow, Accessible Lookout Proposed In Capital Budget

NEWS RELEASE: Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower To Open For Public Use When Weather Conditions Allow, Accessible Lookout Proposed In Capital Budget FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Po…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Sponsors Of 2024-25 ATV Safety Enhancement Grant: Apply By March 15 For Supplemental Grant Projects

NEWS RELEASE: Sponsors Of 2024-25 ATV Safety Enhancement Grant: Apply By March 15 For Supplemental Grant Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Sponsors Of 2024-25 ATV Safety Enhancement…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796   Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County   EDITOR'S NO…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796   Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisco…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Proposed Walleye Fishing Regulation Change On Crescent Lake In Oneida County

NEWS RELEASE: Proposed Walleye Fishing Regulation Change On Crescent Lake In Oneida County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2025Contact: Nathan Lederman, DNR Fisheries [email protected] or 715-525-2898   Proposed Walleye Fishing R…
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March 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Plant Monitoring Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2025Contact: Jessica Ross, DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Coordinator [email protected] or 608-219-6383 DNR Seeking Volunteers For Rare Pl…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Celebrate ‘Marsh Madness’ With The DNR’s Spring Magazine

NEWS RELEASE: Celebrate ‘Marsh Madness’ With The DNR’s Spring Magazine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Celebrate ‘Marsh Madness’ With The DNR’s Spring Magazine   The spring issue of Wiscons…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Statewide Infrastructure Projects And Rare Fish

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Statewide Infrastructure Projects And Rare Fish FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Statewide Inf…
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March 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Learn About Central Wisconsin Trout Stream Habitat Management On March 10

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Learn About Central Wisconsin Trout Stream Habitat Management On March 10 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2025Contact: Steve Devitt, DNR Fisheries Habitat [email protected] or 920-622-3595   Learn About Centr…
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March 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2025Contact: Dr. Jennifer Price Tack, DNR Large Carnivore and Elk Research Scientist [email protected] or 715-499-1097 DNR Asks Public To Rep…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
March 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2025Contact: Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird [email protected] or 608-212-7923 DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hun…
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February 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Apply For The 2025 Elk Season

NEWS RELEASE: Apply For The 2025 Elk Season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 28, 2025Contact: Josh Spiegel, DNR Northern Elk Zone Biologist [email protected] or 715-558-0648 Apply For The 2025 Elk Season   Starting March 1, you can apply for the 2…
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February 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects

NEWS RELEASE: Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 27, 2025Contact: DNR Office of Communications [email protected] Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects   The…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Learn About Green Bay Walleye And Musky Management On March 3

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Learn About Green Bay Walleye And Musky Management On March 3 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 27, 2025Contact: Jason Breeggemann, DNR Senior Fisheries [email protected] or 920-420-4619   Learn About Green Bay …
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February 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 27, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin D…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: 2025 Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching

NEWS RELEASE: 2025 Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 25, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] 2025 Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching   Anglers are reminded to remove their permanent ic…
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February 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1

NEWS RELEASE: New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 25, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1   MADISON, Wis. –…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System

NEWS RELEASE: A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 25, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System   Interstate Park is Wisconsin's oldest…
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February 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 24, 2025Contact: Alissa Kakatsch, DNR Assistant Game Bird [email protected] or 608-576-7559 DNR Now Accep…
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February 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Learn About Green Bay Brown Trout On Feb. 26

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Learn About Green Bay Brown Trout On Feb. 26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 24, 2025Contact: Tammie Paoli, DNR Senior Fisheries [email protected] or 715-582-5052   Learn About Green Bay Brown Trout On Feb. 26   Th…
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February 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Chetek Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Chetek Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 19, 2025Contact: Michelle Brietzman, DNR Community Financial Assistance SpecialistMichelleE.Brietzman@wiscon…