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DNR re-extends Wisconsin air quality alert from wildfire smoke for fifth time

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources re-extended its air quality alert statewide as wildfire smoke lingers.

WFRV Green Bay on MSN · 5d

DNR urges limited outdoor activity as wildfire smoke worsens Wisconsin air quality

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to limit time outdoors over the next 48 hours due to deteriorating air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke. According to the DNR, widespread unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.

WEAU on MSN · 1d

WI DNR issues air quality advisory statewide

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is issuing an air quality advisory statewide. The advisory goes into effect Monday, August 4 - Noon and ends Tuesday, August 5 – Noon. According to the DNR, Canadian wildfire smoke will continue to impact Wisconsin’s surface air quality.

Bear's head freed from plastic jar in Wisconsin

KARE 11 on MSN · 4h

Jar Head: Young bear freed from plastic jug in northwestern Wisconsin

CABLE, Wis — A young bear is seeing the world more clearly now after wandering for at least a week with its head stuck in a plastic jar. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help free the two-year-old sow that was spotted moving across Bayfield, Douglas and Sawyer Counties.

Channel 3000 · 1d

Wisconsin DNR rescues bear with jar stuck on head

The DNR observed a bear with its head stuck in a jar in Bayfield, Douglas, and Sawyer counties was successfully freed this weekend by U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Service staff near Cable, Wis.

CBS News · 22h

Wisconsin wildlife officials detail race to rescue bear with jar on its head

A bear that spent more than a week with its head stuck in a jar is now free from the container. Jason Rantala spoke with some people who followed the bear's nearly 50-mile journey.

WQOW News 1814h

Wisconsin DNR urges property owners to monitor for spongy moths

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging property owners to monitor their trees for signs of spongy moths.

Wisconsin DNR sending firefighters to help combat wildfires in western US, Canada

Wisconsin is currently at low risk for wildfires, and the DNR is sending firefighters to help other states and Canada manage ...

WFRV Green Bay on MSN8d

25 deaths reported in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, Wisconsin DNR urges safety

Wisconsin officials are urging UTV riders to wear their seatbelts following a sharp rise in fatal crashes across the state ...

Hoodline5d

Wisconsin DNR Seeks Participants for Accessible Gun Deer Hunt for Disabled Hunters

Wisconsin DNR encourages hunters with disabilities to join fall Gun Deer Hunt; registration ends Sept. 15, 2025.

Duluth News Tribune2y

Wisconsin DNR wants your salamander sightings - Duluth News Tribune

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report any observations of mudpuppies they may accidentally catch while fishing this winter with the species ...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel3y

Judge rules DNR can't enforce spills law for PFAS 'forever chemicals'

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources cannot enforce one of its key environmental protection tools, known as the "spills law," without first creating a definitive list of hazardous ...

DNR investigating swan illegally shot in Langlade County

A spokesperson with the DNR says because the investigation is ongoing, the DNR is unable to release any further details.

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