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Hearings and Meetings Archive

Below is an archive of hearings and meetings that have already occurred. A list of upcoming events is available on the department's Hearings and Meetings calendar.
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March 2026
Friday March 6

Council on Recycling | Events |

Council On Recycling Meeting

Date: 03/06/2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Jennifer Semrau, Jennifer.Semrau@wisconsin.gov or 608-381-0960

Details 

Agenda topics for the council include the election of officers, DNR and legislative updates, a food waste evaluation report, a recycled commodity market update, a battery legislation summary, a recycling rule revision update and more. 

A complete agenda can be found on the Wisconsin Council on Recycling's webpage

Join online via Microsoft Teams.

Join via phone: 
608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 188 740 382#
 

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2026-03-06T10:00:00 - 2026-03-06T12:00:00
Thursday March 5

Wildlife Management |

2026-2030 Migratory Season Structure (Appleton)

Date: 03/05/2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Fox Valley Technical College

Contact 

Alissa Kakatsch, Alissa.Kakatsch@wisconsin.gov or 608-576-7559

Details 

Public hearing to gather public input for the migratory season structure for 2026-2030.

Join in person:
Fox Valley Technical College
D.J. Bordini Center, Room BC112A
5 N. Systems Dr.
Appleton, WI 54914

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2026-03-05T19:00:00 - 2026-03-05T21:00:00
Thursday March 5

Virtual Public Hearing for pending approval of six Waterway statewide General Permits

Date: 03/05/2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Crystal vonHoldt, Crystal.vonHoldt@wisconsin.gov

Details 

Pursuant to § 30.206, Wis. Stats., the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is noticing its intention to reissue three statewide waterway General Permits (WDNR-GP6-2026 for Fish & Wildlife Habitat Structures, WDNR-GP19-2026 for Permanent Boat Shelters in navigable waterways and WDNR-GP21-2026 for Waterway Crossings) and to issue three new statewide waterway General Permits (WDNR-GP26-2026 for Lakeshore Stabilization Structures, WDNR-GP27-2026 for Streambank Stabilization Structures and WDNR-GP28-2026 for Miscellaneous Structures in navigable waterways). Once in place, each permit will be valid for five years and will allow members of the public to apply for coverage under the permit. To qualify for a general permit, proposed projects must meet all eligibility criteria and permit conditions.

The DNR has determined that the reissuance and issuance of the listed statewide general permits have similar proposed actions in kind, scale and environmental setting to other activities under ch. NR 150.20(3)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, and will result in minimal adverse environmental impacts. 

To view a copy of the proposed statewide general permits, visit the DNR website. The public comment period on the proposed statewide permits is open until the close of business on March 15, 2026.

Join this hearing on Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 280 600 844 347 32

Join by phone: 1-608-571-2209
Passcode: 887160109

To help in the planning process, please consider sharing your intention to participate in this hearing by emailing Crystal.vonHoldt@wisconsin.gov. You are not required to RSVP to participate, but it will help in the planning process.

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2026-03-05T13:00:00 - 2026-03-05T14:00:00
Thursday March 5

Air Management |

Air Management Advisory Group

Date: 03/05/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information

Contact 

Craig Czarnecki, Craig.Czarnecki@wisconsin.gov or 608-250-0945

Details 

The Air Management Advisory Group serves as a forum for the program to receive input from and provide information to stakeholder organizations. The goal of the advisory group is to provide the Air Program with constructive feedback on policy and technical issues and to work collaboratively with DNR staff to find workable solutions.

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 284 797 087 927 7; Passcode: ea6rf3jL 

Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 298 151 16# 

Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF2)
Room G09
101 S Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703

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2026-03-05T09:00:00 - 2026-03-05T11:00:00
Wednesday March 4

Wildlife Management |

2026-2030 Migratory Season Structure (Virtual)

Date: 03/04/2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Alissa Kakatsch, Alissa.Kakatsch@wisconsin.gov or 608-576-7559

Details 

Public hearing to gather public input for the migratory season structure for 2026-2030.

Register to attend this hearing via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 837 3294 3538

Join by phone: 309-205-3325; 837 3294 3538#

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2026-03-04T19:00:00 - 2026-03-04T21:00:00
Tuesday March 3

Wildlife Management |

2026-2030 Migratory Season Structure (Rice Lake)

Date: 03/03/2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: In-Person; See Details for Information

Contact 

Alissa Kakatsch, Alissa.Kakatsch@wisconsin.gov or 608-576-7559

Details 

Public hearing to gather public input for the migratory season structure for 2026-2030.

Join in person:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rice Lake
The Knapp Room
824 Bear Paw Ave.
Rice Lake, WI 54868

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2026-03-03T19:00:00 - 2026-03-03T21:00:00
Tuesday March 3

Wisconsin Council on Forestry |

March Council on Forestry Meeting

Date: 03/03/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information

Contact 

Abby Widell, Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov

Details 

The Wisconsin Council on Forestry will meet to discuss:

  • Evolution of Fire in WI Story Map and DNR Update
  • Forest Regeneration
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel Update; Potential Action Item
  • Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program Overview
  • Forestry Program Funding Efforts Update
  • WI Forests FIRST Update
  • Forest Industry Inside Perspective
  • State Forester and National Forest Updates
  • Legislative Updates

The full agenda can be found on the Council's website.

Join this meeting in person:
DNR Northeast Region Headquarters
Lake Michigan Conference Room
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54313

Register to attend the meeting virtually via Zoom.

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2026-03-03T09:00:00 - 2026-03-03T15:35:00
Monday March 2

Wildlife Management |

2026-2030 Migratory Season Structure (La Crosse)

Date: 03/02/2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: DNR La Crosse Service Center

Contact 

Alissa Kakatsch, Alissa.Kakatsch@wisconsin.gov or 608-576-7559

Details 

Public hearing to gather public input for the migratory season structure for 2026-2030.

Join in person:
La Crosse DNR Service Center
Room SOB B-19
3550 Mormon Coulee Rd.
La Crosse, WI 54601

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2026-03-02T19:00:00 - 2026-03-02T21:00:00
February 2026
Thursday February 26

Fisheries Management |

Overview Of The Status And Management Of Walleye In Northwest Wisconsin

Date: 02/26/2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Aaron Cole, Aaron.Cole@wisconsin.gov or 715-418-0897

Details 

This presentation will provide an overview of the status and management of walleye in northwest Wisconsin. We will share what makes for good walleye habitat and the types of waterbodies where walleye do well and discuss walleye stocking strategies.  

This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.

Presenters: Kyle Broadway, Craig Roberts, Nate Thomas and Max Wolter, DNR fisheries biologists

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 221 904 954 539 7; Passcode: ZU7Fk3KD

Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 86675640#

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2026-02-26T18:00:00 - 2026-02-26T20:00:00
Thursday February 26

Wolf Advisory Committee | Public Input

DNR Wolf Advisory Committee Meeting

Date: 02/26/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information

Contact 

Danielle Deming, Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov or 715-459-8365

Details 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. The committee will discuss policy and technical topics relevant to wolf management. This meeting will be open to the public in person or virtually via Zoom.

Public comments related to agenda items and committee business will be accepted. Written comments must be submitted by noon on Feb. 24 and will be shared with committee members prior to the meeting. Please email comments to Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov.

In-person attendees may instead register to provide a verbal comment during the meeting. Comments are limited to two minutes or less. Please note that registering to attend the Zoom meeting does not mean you have also registered to provide a verbal comment. Email Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov by noon on Feb. 24 to register to speak during the public comment period. Any comments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. There will be no virtual option for comments.

9 – 9:15 a.m.             Welcome, Review Committee Goals and Agreements and Opening Check-in

9:15 – ~9:30 a.m.      Public Comment (In-person or written only)

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.      Wolf management updates

5 min BREAK

10:35 – 11 a.m.         WAC feedback on management objectives and priorities

11 a.m. – noon         Wolf education and outreach efforts

Noon – 1 p.m.          Lunch (pizzas and sides) – provided on site for committee members

1 – 2:45 p.m.            Discussion on elements of future wolf harvest seasons

2:45 – 3 p.m.            Feedback and Adjourn

Join virtually via Zoom

Join by phone: 305-224-1968; Meeting ID 826 8325 2461

Join in person:
Suite 102 
Lincoln County Service Center
801 N. Sales Street
Merrill, WI 54452

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2026-02-26T09:00:00 - 2026-02-26T15:00:00