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Wisconsin Conservation Congress Honors Youth Delegate Of The Year

On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year Award.

About/General | Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Public Health | Spills

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recent manure spill in Monroe County. Spill response began over the weekend and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation.

License | Recreation | Regulations | Hunt

DNR Reminds Hunters To Apply For A 2025 Elk Hunting License By May 31

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license.

About/General | Recreation | Parks

Plan Ahead For A Successful Memorial Day Weekend At Wisconsin State Park System Properties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. 

Emergency | Safety | Facilities and Lands

Fire Destroys Tank Creek Bridge Along Great River State Trail; Bridge Closed Until Further Notice

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail is currently closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on Thursday evening, May 15, 2025. There were no injuries reported but unfortunately the bridge is a total loss. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.