Hearings and Meetings Calendar
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call the contact person listed for the meeting or hearing with specific information on your request before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Note: Actual end times may be earlier or later than scheduled. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. Please verify meeting dates and times prior to attendance.
March 2026
Monday
March
23
Disability Advisory Council Spring Meeting
Start Date: 03/23/2026
End Date: 03/23/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Shannon Holt, Shannon.Holt@wisconsin.gov or 608-279-8735
Details
Disability Advisory Council Meeting: To advise the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all DNR programs and services by persons with disabilities.
Join in person:
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
2640 S. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 495622259
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2026-03-23T10:00:00 - 2026-03-23T15:00:00
Monday
March
23
Vapor Intrusion Topics
Start Date: 03/23/2026
End Date: 03/23/2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
Details
The session will offer an overview of information available in the Vapor Intrusion Guidance (RR-800) published in January 2026. The session will also offer information about web-based forms now available to help document building evaluations that can guide you through the assessment of vapor-related concerns at a building and log inspections of vapor mitigation systems after installation and commissioning.
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2026-03-23T11:30:00 - 2026-03-23T13:00:00
Tuesday
March
24
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Start Date: 03/24/2026
End Date: 03/24/2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
Details
The Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board will meet on March 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to introduce new board members, hold elections for board duties and discuss issues related to commercial fishing on Lake Michigan and Green Bay.
The agenda will be posted on the Meetings tab of the Board's webpage.
Join in person:
DNR Office – Sturgeon Bay
110 S. Neenah Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 268 412 315 568 81
Passcode: Tz9nt9D9
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 56033011#
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2026-03-24T17:30:00 - 2026-03-24T18:30:00
April 2026
Wednesday
April
1
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/01/2026
End Date: 04/01/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Mackenzie Manicki, Mackenzie.Manicki@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-4561
Details
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will meet to hear updates on the rule revision concerning ch. NR40, Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule, and updates from the department's Organisms in Trade Coordinator concerning invasive species in trade. View the agenda.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 277 686 489 216 9
Passcode: cg6nc9Gb
+1 608-571-2209,,590580158#
Phone conference ID: 590 580 158#
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2026-04-01T09:00:00 - 2026-04-01T12:00:00
Thursday
April
2
State Trails Council
Start Date: 04/02/2026
End Date: 04/02/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The State Trails Council represents trail users in Wisconsin, which includes more than half of the state's residents. The council is also responsible for providing counsel in administering Federal Recreational Trails Program funds. The council serves as Wisconsin's state recreational trail advisory committee for the Recreational Trails Program, necessary for Wisconsin to participate in the program.
The council is an independent forum for finding solutions to trail problems for both motorized and nonmotorized groups and is a statewide advocate for public/private cooperation in funding and management of trail systems. Wisconsin is a national leader in creating partnerships that provide for state ownership coupled with county management of trails.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 298 287 670 118 43; Passcode: BE3xx6Z4
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 995802156#
Published on
2026-04-02T10:00:00 - 2026-04-02T12:00:00
Wednesday
April
8
DNR Elk Advisory Committee
Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 04/08/2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Joshua Spiegel, Joshua.Spiegel@wisconsin.gov or 715-558-0648
Details
The Elk Advisory Committee will meet to discuss various topics.
Join virtually via Zoom.
Register in advance to the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join in person:
Hilton Garden Inn, Conference Center
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401
April 8, 2026, Elk Advisory Committee Agenda (subject to change)
8:30 a.m. — Welcome & Introductions
8:45 a.m. — Elk Program Update
9 a.m. — Elk Administrative Update
9:45 a.m. — Conflict and Nuisance Discussion: 2025 Damage Program Review, 2026 Abatement Efforts, Diversion Crop Plans, Future Options, Conflict Grants
10 a.m. — Break (~5 minutes)
10:45 a.m. — Public Comment – Conflict and Nuisance
11 a.m. — Research Agenda and Project Updates: research agenda prioritization update, aerial survey update, future research topics
noon — Lunch (in-person, provided)
12:30 p.m. — Elk Management Updates: 2025/2026 winter trapping, 2026 Calf capture plans, 2025 Harvest season summary, 2026 Approved hunting quotas
1 p.m. — Partner Updates and Comments
1:30 p.m. — Review and Update Elk Advisory Committee Annual Workplan: Review 2025-2026 Work Plan & Management Plan Implementation Timeline (1–2 year objectives), Identify sub-group needs per management plan action item
2 p.m. — Break (~5 minutes)
2:45 p.m. — Public Comment - General
3 p.m. — Adjourn
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2026-04-08T08:30:00 - 2026-04-08T15:00:00
Wednesday
April
8
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 04/08/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Keith Marquardt, KeithA.Marquardt@Wisconsin.gov
Details
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load. This meeting will take place virtually via Teams and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with the Lower Fox TMDL.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 123063963#
Published on
2026-04-08T09:00:00 - 2026-04-08T10:30:00
Monday
April
13
Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Wisconsin DNR Fish & Wildlife Spring Hearings
Start Date: 04/13/2026
End Date: 04/15/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Stephanie M. Schmidt, Stephanie.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-9134
Details
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearing held in their county on April 13, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.
The annual Spring Hearing is an opportunity for the public to learn about resource management across the state and provide input on a wide array of natural resources-related advisory questions presented by the DNR, WCC and the Natural Resources Board. In addition, the public has the opportunity to provide input on resolutions that members of the public in their county previously submitted.
Find the meeting location for each county using the Spring Hearing Locations List online.
An online opportunity for public input will also be available from 6 p.m. on April 13 through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. More information is available on the WCC Spring Hearing webpage.
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2026-04-13T18:00:00 - 2026-04-15T19:00:00
Tuesday
April
14
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
RESCHEDULED TO
Start Date: 04/14/2026
End Date: 04/14/2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Quinton LeSage, Quinton.LeSage@wisconsin.gov or 920-413-1792
Details
Vantage WI-1, to be located at N43430735 W87861494, Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, FID 246185280, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction and operation of a data center.
Air pollution control construction permit 25-MIN-094 and operation permit 24618528A-F01.
Participants must register for the hearing in advance: register online via Zoom.
After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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2026-04-14T12:00:00 - 2026-04-14T15:00:00
Monday
April
20
Unit 113 Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/20/2026
End Date: 04/20/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Unit 113 Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
The meeting will take place at:
Cable Norvado Building,
43705 Hwy 63,
Cable, WI 54821
Published on
2026-04-20T18:00:00 - 2026-04-20T21:00:00
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