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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53707-7921
WI Tel. 608-266-2621
Fax 608-261-4380

Type: Government Agency
On the web: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) wants to help save the moose, gray wolf, and flying squirrel for future generations. The agency helps to protect the land, air, water, and wildlife of the state. Established in 1967 by the Wisconsin Legislature, WDNR provides a wide variety of programs in areas ranging from air management to drinking water to forestry. Its Science Services Bureau conducts research for solving environmental problems in the state. WDNR also manages about 100 state parks and recreation areas that receive some 14 million visits every year. The organization has an annual budget of about $570 million.

Officers:
Secretary: Matthew J. (Matt) Frank
Deputy Secretary: US State/Regional

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is an agency of the state of Wisconsin. Its purpose is to preserve, protect, manage and maintain the natural resources of the state.[1] The WDNR has the authority to set policy for itself and to recommend regulations for approval by the State Legislature and the Governor.[2]

The WDNR was created by the State Legislature in 1967. It is led by the DNR secretary; the current secretary is Matthew J. Frank, who was appointed to the post by governor Jim Doyle in 2007.[3] The central office of the WDNR is located in downtown Madison, near the state capitol.

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Green Tier Program

The Green Tier program set up by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides state businesses with the opportunity to bring economics, and the environment together.[4]

Fallen officers

Since the establishment of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 13 officers have died in the line of duty. [5]

Officer Date of Death Details
Conservation Warden J. B. Carter
Monday, July 30, 1923
 Automobile accident
Conservation Warden Michael Kleist
Monday, July 14, 1924
 Vehicle pursuit
Conservation Warden Alfred P. Vanderkelen
Tuesday, November 6, 1928
 Boating accident
Conservation Warden Einar Johnson
Friday, May 17, 1929
 Gunfire
Conservation Warden William A. Riebe
Thursday, June 19, 1930
 Struck by streetcar
Conservation Warden Edgar L. Alderman
Saturday, July 22, 1933
 Automobile accident
Conservation Warden Albert Lee
Wednesday, July 18, 1934
 Automobile accident
Conservation Warden Albert E. Reif
Wednesday, November 18, 1942
 Gunfire
Conservation Warden Mark H. Russell Jr.
Saturday, May 21, 1955
 Boating accident
Conservation Warden Robert B. Markle
Sunday, May 8, 1966
 Vehicle pursuit
Game Technician Neil L. LaFave
Friday, September 24, 1971
 Gunfire
Conservation Warden Andrew A. Krakow
Tuesday, June 5, 1990
 Gunfire
Conservation Warden Patrick Douglas Warner
Monday, May 24, 1993
 Duty related illness

See also

Flag of Wisconsin.svg Wisconsin portal
Nuvola apps agent.svg Law enforcement portal

References

  1. ^ About the DNR: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Overview - WDNR
  2. ^ DNR, Department of Natural Resources, mission, services
  3. ^ The Secretary of Natural Resources - WDNR
  4. ^ Green Tier: An Overview of Performance-Based Environmental Management. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Published March, 2006. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/environmental/documents/description.pdf. Retrieved 2009-5-20
  5. ^ [1]

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