Endangered Resources Review Program

The Endangered Resources Review Program helps customers and partners comply with Wisconsin’s endangered species laws and helps conserve the rare plants, animals and habitats found in Wisconsin. We work with landowners, businesses, communities, and other customers and partners to consider the potential impacts of land development, planning, and management projects on rare and sensitive species and habitats very early in the project planning process. Our goal is a cooperative, partnership-based approach to land use and management in Wisconsin that proactively and effectively conserves Wisconsin's natural resources.

Services and information for our customers and partners


Endangered Resources Review of Proposed Projects

Endangered Resources Reviews

  • For proposed development activities, planning, and land management projects
  • Fee ($60 min)
  • Turnaround time varies

Voluntary Expedited Endangered Resources Reviews

  • For proposed development activities, planning, and land management projects
  • Fee ($360 min)
  • 7 working day turnaround time
Information and Data on Endangered Resources

Information

Information on the biology, ecology, and rare species and habitats in Wisconsin

  • Free
  • Online
Maps

County maps showing general locations of endangered resources

  • Free
  • Online

Interactive map showing general locations of endangered resources (exit DNR)

  • Free
  • Online
Data

Township-level data on endangered resources

  • Free
  • Online

Access to detailed data on endangered resources

  • Fee (varies)
  • Via license agreement
Other Services
and Information


NHI training

  • For DNR staff and individuals seeking NHI license agreements
  • Fee ($15)

Endangered & Threatened Species Permits

  • For research, education, and zoological projects that involve listed species

Indicidental Take Permits and Authorizations

  • For projects which may result in incidental take of listed species
  • Consultation process required
  • Fee for permits ($100 min)

Guidelines for incorporating endangered resources into community land-use planning

Review Newsletter

Program updates

Contact us if you have questions.

Last Revised: August 26, 2009