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New chief legal counsel appointed to the DNR
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed a lawyer from a conservative public interest litigation group to be the state Department of Natural Resources' new chief legal counsel.
Conservation group appeals wildlife area recreation ruling
A Wisconsin conservation alliance is appealing a federal judge's ruling that allows off-road motorcycle racing, Army helicopter training and other high-impact activities at a state-owned wildlife property.
Agency settles suit over dairy industry regulation
Wisconsin environmental officials have agreed to settle a dairy industry lawsuit alleging the agency is over-regulating large livestock farms.
Officials sued over hunter harassment law
A group of Wisconsin residents say the state's hunter harassment law stifles free speech and are suing state officials in federal court.
Court: Baiting deer legal if not for hunting (UPDATE)
A state appellate judge has ruled baiting deer is permissible as long as the bait isn't intended for hunting.
State, 3M reach fine-free pollution settlement (UPDATE)
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has settled a pollution case with 3M that won't require the company to pay any fines, which critics say will only encourage companies to ignore environmental regulations.
High court grills lawyers over property rights in DNR standoff lawsuit
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday grilled lawyers in the case of a Lafayette County man who was convicted of resisting arrest and pointing a gun at a state Department of Nature Resources warden.
Republicans eye splitting up DNR (UPDATE)
Republicans in control of the Wisconsin state Legislature are considering splitting up the Department of Natural Resources, scattering parks, forestry, environmental, hunting and fishing programs among three existing agencies and two new ones.
DNR board OKs federal air rules after lawsuit
The state Department of Natural Resources board has finally adopted federal air pollution standards after four years and a legal settlement.
Conservation group sues over plan for former ammo plant (UPDATE)
Conservationists are suing the state Department of Natural Resources over plans to allow rockets, motorcycles and hunting dog training at a southern Wisconsin recreation area.
DNR board to adopt air pollution rules after 4-year delay
After four years and a lawsuit, the state Department of Natural Resources is finally ready to adopt federal air pollution standards.
DNR nixes social dinners in wake of open meetings complaint (UPDATE)
Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources says it will no longer host social dinners for board members the night before regular meetings.
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