Water Monitoring

Examining contents of a stream water sample.

The Water Division of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gathers environmental information to assess aquatic environmental health, evaluate environmental problems and to determine success of management actions that are intended to protect our aquatic resources. The DNR’s Water Resources Monitoring Strategy directs our monitoring efforts in a manner that efficiently addresses the wide variety of management information needs, while providing adequate depth of knowledge to support management decisions.

Water Monitoring Team and Sub-Teams

The DNR Water Monitoring Team is a cross-program team comprised of staff from the Bureaus of Drinking Water/Groundwater, Fisheries Management, and Watershed Management. The Water Monitoring Team oversees the implementation of the Water Division Monitoring Strategy. Complementing the Water Monitoring Team are nine technical sub-teams comprised of experts in various aspects of monitoring.

Team Charge

Team Composition

If you have questions or comments, please contact:

Kristi Minahan, DNR Watershed Management Bureau,
(608) 266-7055