Wisconsin State Government Water Programs

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 
Most water-related programs are in the Department of Natural Resources.

• Drinking Water and Groundwater
  • Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection
  • Lake Michigan Fishing
  • Lakes Partnership-Lake Information
  • Waterway and Wetland Permits
• Watershed Management
  • Great Lakes and Watershed Planning Section
  • Wastewater Systems Plan Review
  • Water Quality Standards Section
  • WPDES Permits (Wastewater Discharges)

Other State Government Water Programs
Not all water-related programs are in DNR. Some are in the Department of Health and Family Services, the Department of Transportation or other agencies. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism often has suggestions for water-related recreation. You can search Wisconsin.gov to locate information on other programs.