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 Services, the Department of Transportation or other agencies. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism often has suggestions for water-related recreation.