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Forest Health Wisconsin DNR

WebPromoting healthy Wisconsin forests. Whether you're a rural landowner or a city dweller, you can help promote healthy Wisconsin forests. Learn the distributions, life cycles and …

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Wildlife health Wisconsin DNR

WebOr you can contact the Wildlife Switchboard to report a sick or dead wild mammal or wild bird by emailing [email protected] or calling 608-267-0866. You …

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Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters

WebTo draw attention to the state's finest waterbodies, the DNR's Water Quality Program has launched a Healthy Watersheds, High-Quality Waters (HWHQW) initiative. This new …

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Environmental and health impacts of open burning

WebAll open burning poses risks to the environment and public health. Smoke pollutes the air we breathe. Ash pollutes our soil, groundwater, lakes, rivers and streams. Burning …

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The Science of Climate Change The world is warming

WebOur climate is changing in many ways. One of the clearest signs is that the world is warming. Scientists know this through evidence compiled from satellites, weather …

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Climate Change Impacts in Wisconsin Wisconsin DNR

WebPublic Health and Safety. Climate change’s impacts on public health and safety are primary concerns for all communities. As the state has seen in recent years, more intense and …

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GOOD HEALTH GROWS ON TREES

WebIn May 2019, the Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry program hosted the first ever ‘Good Health Grows on Trees: The Influence of Nearby Nature on Public Health’ conference. …

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Celebrate Arbor Day With The Wisconsin DNR Wisconsin …

WebThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, by planting a tree and learning about …

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Keep Wildlife Wild: Know What To Do If You Find A Fawn

WebSpring is baby animal season in Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to leave fawns alone while they’re out …

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Volunteer Rediscovers Rare Plant Not Seen In Wisconsin …

WebMADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a population of Maryland senna (Senna marilandica), a rare plant …

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Heterobasidion Root Disease (HRD) Formerly annosum root rot

WebInfection by the HRD fungus ( Heterobasidion irregulare; formerly H. annosum) most often occurs when spores, produced by the fruit body, land and germinate on the surface of a …

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DNR Celebrates Air Quality Success During Clean Air Month

WebContact: Craig Czarnecki, DNR Air Management Program Outreach Coordinator [email protected] or 608-250-0945

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Emerging Wildlife Diseases Wisconsin DNR

WebEmerging diseases may impact more than one species of animal and can include diseases that affect humans. (Diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans are …

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Oak Wilt Wisconsin DNR

WebBiology. Oak wilt is caused by the fungus, Bretziella fagacearum. The fungus grows through the infected tree’s water conducting system, causing the tree to wilt and …

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Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Wisconsin DNR

WebPeople living in non-quarantined counties may come across spongy moth. If you do, call 1-800-642-MOTH (6684) or email [email protected] to report it and please take …

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Drinking water & groundwater quality standards/advisory levels

WebCh. NR 809 Safe Drinking Water MCLs and Wisconsin groundwater quality standards are enforceable standards established to protect public health and welfare by limiting the …

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PFAS Contamination in the Town of Stella Wisconsin DNR

WebThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is supporting the DNR in assessing human health risks associated with the PFAS contamination in the Town of …

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Beach Monitoring and Assessments Wisconsin DNR

WebThe DNR receives funds for a number of beach monitoring activities. The department provides annual updates on the state's beach health, provides funding to local, state and …

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About The Wisconsin Beach Health Database Wisconsin DNR

WebIn 2000, the Beach Health website and database were developed as a joint venture between the DNR and the US Geological Survey (USGS). During 2001-02, the DNR and …

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PFAS Wisconsin DNR

WebPerfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and …

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Per- and Poly-Fluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) in Phase I …

WebDraft for Discussion – November 15, 2019 Brownfield Study Group PFAS Subgroup . Page 5 of 6 . DRAFT . 4. Cleaning products known to contain PFAS

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Managing solid waste and recyclables at healthcare facilities

WebHealthcare facilities should send solid waste to a landfill approved to accept solid waste. Some landfills can accept only certain types of waste, such as construction and …

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Emerald Ash Borer Wisconsin DNR

WebEmerald ash borer ( Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive, wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees ( Fraxinus spp.) by eating the tissues under the bark. Native to northeastern Asia, …

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Final 03.06.24.RK …

WebThis position spends approximately 70% or more of time outdoors. The position can be exposed to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees) for periods of more than one …

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