June 2025 Agenda and Meeting Materials

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Public Participation Deadline: Requests to testify and/or submit written comments must be received by the NRB Liaison no later than 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

The Natural Resources Board will meet in-person. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted for this meeting. In-person public appearances are also welcome. Members of the public can submit their request to testify remotely, in-person, or their written comments by the posted deadline date for Board consideration.

The public is encouraged to watch the Board meeting via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/F7Td34CaMWQ?si=Hsk6BKNqatfARKLJ

WISCONSIN NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD

AGENDA

For the meeting at:
University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Student Center
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53141
(Lat: 42.64782° N, Lon: 87.85484° W)
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will tour and/or receive presentations at the following locations: 1) At approximately 10 a.m., the Board will meet at The Stella Hotel, 5706 8th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53140, for presentations on the Kenosha Dunes, a DNR budget update, Wisconsin’s ozone nonattainment area, and the American Motors Corp, Chrysler factory site clean-up and lunch. 2) At approximately 12:50 p.m., the Board will arrive at Lamparek Creek / Data Center Campus (Lat: 42.67671° N, Lon: 87.91423° W) for presentations on data center development projects and Lamparek Creek restoration. 3) At approximately 1:30 p.m., the Board will arrive at the Pike River North Branch and Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance, Thurston Howell Trail parking area, 7440 County Line Rd. Mt. Pleasant, WI 53403, for presentations on urban stormwater collection systems that promote infiltration. 4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., the Board will arrive at the Kenosha Sand Dunes, 8401 7th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140, for a brief walking tour and presentations on coastal erosion, land acquisition and stewardship, the Great Lakes dune system, and ozone transport and lake breeze dynamics. The tours will conclude at approximately 3:45 p.m. No action will be taken. Note: Members of the public must pre-register with the Board Liaison to attend scheduled tours The exact tour schedule is subject to change.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5 p.m., the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and members of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, will have a social and dinner gathering in the Admiral’s Room at the Boathouse Dockside Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53140. No action will be taken.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Student Center, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141 (Lat: 42.64782° N, Lon: 87.85484° W). Parking is available in Lot A. The Board will take action on agenda items 1–4 and 7.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that matters concerning natural resource issues or the Department’s program responsibilities or operations specified in the Wisconsin Statutes, which arise after publication of this agenda may be added to the agenda and publicly noticed no less than two hours before the scheduled board meeting, if the Board Chair determines that the matter is urgent.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.  ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS
   1. Calling the roll
   2. Secretary’s Remarks
   3. Approval of agenda for June 25, 2025
       
2. CONSENT
   1. Approval of brief of action from May, 2025
   2. Acknowledgment of Donation –The Friends of Blue Mound State Park donated upgrades to electrical services and infrastructure valued at $25,000. This donation will be used to improve services at the open shelter and build infrastructure for future park projects at Blue Mound State Park
      (Karen Hyun, Ph.D., Secretary)
   3. Acknowledgment of Donation – The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks donated $25,000. This donation will be used to support, promote and protect the Wisconsin State Park System through funding multiple programs
      (Karen Hyun, Ph.D., Secretary)
   4. Acknowledgment of Donation – The Friends of High Cliff State Park donated $500,000. This donation will be used to complete phase two of repairing the Lime Kiln Trail within High Cliff State Park
      (Karen Hyun, Ph.D., Secretary)
   5. Acknowledgment of Donation – Hankster’s Motorsports donated a snowmobile valued at $19,595. This donation will be used to maintain trails and enhance visitor safety at Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit
      (Karen Hyun, Ph.D., Secretary)
   6. Request that the Board authorize a preliminary public hearing and comment period for the Statement of Scope for Board Order FWP-22-24, for proposed rules affecting chapters NR 1, 5, 10, 11, 17 to 20, 26, 27, 45, and 51 related to minor changes to DNR property management regulations (the 2025 property management housekeeping rule)
      (Meredith Penthorn, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Policy Specialist)
   7. Request that the Board authorize a preliminary public hearing and comment period for the Statement of Scope for Board Order WM-06-25, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 10, 11, 16, 19 and 45 related to the 2025 Wildlife Management Housekeeping rule
      (Scott Karel, Wildlife Regulation Policy Specialist)
3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
    

4. ACTION ITEMS
   ADOPTION (Citizen Testimony and Written Comment Welcome) 

   1. Request adoption of Board Order WM-17-24, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 10 related to the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
      (Scott Karel, Wildlife Regulation Policy Specialist)
   2. Request adoption of Board Order FH-10-24, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 20 and 21 relating to changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearing rule)
      (Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Fisheries Regulation and Policy Specialist)

   
   OTHER APPROVALS (Citizen Testimony and Written Comment Welcome) 

   3. Acceptance of Donation – Tainter Trail Tamer Research
      (Karen Hyun, Ph.D., Secretary)
   4. Land Exchange – Flambeau River State Forest - Sawyer County
      (Terry H. Bay, Facilities and Lands Bureau Director)
   5. Request approval of the 2025 Deer Season Recommendations
      (Jeff Pritzl, State Deer Program Specialist)
5. OPEN FORUM (Testimony that pertains to topics not on the meeting agenda or not in litigation) – after items 1-4 or following morning break at approximately 10:15 a.m. Please refer to pages 3 and 4 of the agenda for required pre-registration information and protocol.
    
6. INFORMATION ITEMS (Written Comment Welcome)
   1. 2025 Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing Advisory Question Summary and Convention Report
      (Rob Bohmann, Wisconsin Conservation Congress Chair)
   2. Informational briefing on the 125th Anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System
      (Missy Vanlanduyt, Recreation Partnerships, External Relations, and Communications Section)
   3. Ozone Non-attainment Issues in Southeastern Wisconsin
      (Gail Good, Air Management Bureau Director and Andrea Sedlacek, Communications Director)
   4. Overview of WI DNR boating safety program, wake boat briefing, and aquatic invasive species considerations
      (April Dombrowski, Bureau Director Recreational Safety and Outdoor Skills and Michelle Nault, Lakes & Rivers Section Manager)
7. DEPARTMENT SECRETARY’S MATTERS
   1. Retirement Recognition
      1. Gerald Crow, Forestry, 19 years
      2. William Bursaw, Parks and Recreation, 28 years
      3. Barry Gilbeck, Customer and Outreach Services, 26 years
      4. Ariana Mankerian, Division of Environmental Management, 11 years
   2. Acts of the Department Secretary
      1. Real Estate Transactions
   3. Department Secretary’s Matters
8. BOARD MEMBERS’ MATTERS
   1. Board Member Matters

The public is welcome to view the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting via YouTube. The NRB also provides opportunities for citizens to testify and to submit written comment about issues that come before the NRB. See complete information on public participation at Board meetings at http://dnr.wi.gov/about/nrb/public.html.

The public is encouraged to watch the Board meeting via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/F7Td34CaMWQ?si=Hsk6BKNqatfARKLJ

The following meeting resources are also available: Agenda Item Packets (also known as green sheet packages are linked to the corresponding item on the online meeting agenda at https://dnr.wi.gov/about/nrb/ – click on the blue “View agendas” button then scroll down), supporting documents, and public comment. Live transcription of the webcast is autogenerated and not a legal record of the Board Meeting. The approved Brief of Action and meeting recording constitute the official Board’s minutes.

Public Appearance Protocol: Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted for this meeting. In person public appearances are also welcome. Members of the public can submit their request to testify remotely or their written comments by the posted deadline date for Board consideration. You must be pre-registered to testify. Please include your name, daytime phone number, email address, city of residence, agenda item you request to testify on (include topic for item 5-Open Forum), and name of organization you will represent (if none, state “self”). Confirmed speakers will receive meeting logistics via email. Those confirmed to testify on a specific agenda item will testify on that item prior to vote. Please review: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/NRB/public.html.

NOTE: The Board welcomes citizen input on matters of natural resources management and Department programs and policies. Comments concerning any individual’s personal information or personal business are not appropriate and will not be allowed.

The time for item 5. – Open Forum - will be after items 1-4 or immediately following the morning break at approximately 10:15 a.m. If you request to testify during Open Forum, please be ready to speak when the Board takes up this item. Each speaker will have three minutes to give their testimony; however, the Board Chair has final discretion on time limit.

The following is from the Board’s meeting guidelines: Only one speaker per organization. Testimony that threatens, intimidates, or includes disparaging comments about Board Members, department staff, and other members of the public will not be allowed. Those that do so may be removed from the meeting or remote location.

Please contact Ashley Bystol, NRB Liaison, at 608-267-7420 or by email at DNRNRBLiaison@wisconsin.gov with NRB related questions, to request information, to submit written comments and to register to testify at a meeting.

Public Participation Deadline: NRB Liaison receipt of your request to testify and/or written comment is 11 a.m. on Jume 18, 2025.

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