Online Resources
Get your Wisconsin Boating Safety Education Certificate online through this official boater safety course, approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Developed by Boat-Ed© to meet official guidelines set by NASBLA and the U.S. Coast Guard. Learn More
All Wisconsin recreational safety students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID Number when registering for a safety education class and must provide that number to their instructor. Learn More
pen burning is outdoor burning in an unconfined area, container or pile. Wisconsin regulations generally prohibit open burning due to the associated health and environmental impacts. There are some exceptions for certain activities. Use the "Can I burn" tool to answer a set of guided questions and find out whether you can burn. For more information about specific types of burns, see Know before you burn. Any open burning activity must also conform to local ordinances. Learn More
Water-based outdoor activities are among the most popular recreation activities in Wisconsin. Abundant water resources across the state offer a wide variety of recreation options from high speed motorboating to lazy lounging at the beach. Approximately 2.5 million Wisconsin residents participate in boating, visiting a beach, or swimming in a lake or stream. The lakes and rivers of Wisconsin provide ample opportunities for water-based recreation. The Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River regions, both of which provide many miles of shoreline for water-based participants, are also popular areas for water recreation. Learn More
