Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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October 2026
Wednesday
October
14
Lower Fox TMDL Agricultural Implementation Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/14/2026
End Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
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.
Please contact KeithA.Marquardt@wisconsin.gov for the virtual Microsoft Teams link.
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2026-10-14T09:00:00 - 2026-10-14T10:30:00
Wednesday
October
14
Wisconsin State Trails Council | Events | Outdoor Recreation
State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting
Start Date: 10/14/2026
End Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. The 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.
A draft agenda will be posted to the STC website prior to the meeting. Near the end of the meeting, a portion of the agenda will allow for in-person public comments.
Meeting will be held virtually.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 245 842 329 029 73
Passcode: DV7FU6m6
Dial in by phone:
+1 608-571-2209,,299759761#
Phone conference ID: 299 759 761#
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2026-10-14T10:00:00 - 2026-10-14T12:00:00
Wednesday
October
14
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board | Business | Monitoring | Environmental Protection | Public Input
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Start Date: 10/14/2026
End Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Bayfield DNR Office 141 South Third Street Bayfield, WI 54814
Contact
Bradley Ray, Bradley.Ray@wisconsin.gov or 715-779-4036
Details
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will hold a meeting on Oct. 14, 2026 at 5 p.m. The meeting will occur in-person at the DNR Office in Bayfield, WI.
Bayfield DNR Office
141 South Third Street
Bayfield, WI 54814
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting Agenda
1. Establish Quorum:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call Present:
4. Approval of the Agenda:
5. Approval of the Minutes from April 15, 2026:
6. Discussion Items - Public comments welcome
a. Lake Superior Fishing Agreement (DNR Staff)
b. Lake Trout Quota (DNR Staff)
c. NRB Meeting (Board)
d. Go Wild/EFHRS (Board)
7. Old Business
8. Board Member Concerns
9. Comments and Announcements
Set Next Meeting date:
10. Adjournment:
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2026-10-14T17:00:00 - 2026-10-14T18:00:00
Wednesday
October
14
Department of Natural Resources | Events |
Turkey Management Plan Open House
Start Date: 10/14/2026
End Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Taylor Finger, Taylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or 608-212-7923
Details
Open house for the public to receive information on the update to the statewide Turkey Management Plan. Information will be shared on updates to the management plan goals, objectives and strategies that will guide turkey management for the next 10 years in Wisconsin. Feedback and input from the public regarding the proposed updates to the Turkey Management Plan are requested and welcome.
Join in person:
Wisconsin DNR/USDA Appleton Office
3369 Brewster St.
5 N. Systems Dr.
Appleton, WI 54914
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2026-10-14T17:30:00 - 2026-10-14T20:00:00
Thursday
October
15
Standards Oversight Committee |
Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council - Urban Soil Health Technical Standard Team Meeting
Start Date: 10/15/2026
End Date: 10/15/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Carl Wepking, Carl@wisconsinlandwater.org
Details
Meeting of the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council technical standard team focused on developing an urban soil health technical standard.
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2026-10-15T09:00:00 - 2026-10-15T14:30:00
Thursday
October
15
Public Hearing on a Permanent Rule to Revise NR 157 and 500-526, related to the non-landfill management of solid waste
Start Date: 10/15/2026
End Date: 10/15/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Casey Krausensky, Casey.Krausensky@wisconsin.gov or 608-577-3643
Details
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule to update the non-landfill solid waste code. This includes code that covers waste fill and landspreading locations; waste transporters; waste storage, transfer, and processing facilities; infectious and PCB waste generators and fees assessed for non-landfill solid waste facilities and infectious waste generators. Many of the rule revisions being considered reflect existing policies and practices but with additional clarification or criteria. The revisions would streamline processes by removing ambiguities that make it difficult for applicants to understand the requirements. Some of the proposed rule revisions being considered may reflect new allowances or requirements requested by stakeholders, such as a reduction in the requirements by offering general permits and reducing treatment requirements for infectious waste sharps. The proposed rule would improve the management of solid waste facilities in Wisconsin, create additional efficiencies and reflect experience and industry changes over the last 18 years. It would also include updates to fees which have not been updated since 2006.
The rule may be viewed under NRB Order number WA-14-24 on the DNR website.
Register to join this hearing on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 1-608-571-2209; Passcode 215459937#
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2026-10-15T13:00:00 - 2026-10-15T15:00:00
Thursday
October
15
Fisheries Management | Regulations | Fishing
Lake Superior Lake Trout Quota
Start Date: 10/15/2026
End Date: 10/15/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Ashland
Contact
Brad Ray, Bradley.Ray@Wisconsin.gov, 715-779-4036
Details
We are hosing a public meeting on Thursday Oct. 15, 2026 to discuss the updated lake trout quota for Lake Superior.
Location: Vaughn Library
502 Main St W
Ashland, WI 54806
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2026-10-15T18:00:00 - 2026-10-15T19:00:00
Thursday
October
15
Department of Natural Resources | Events |
Turkey Management Plan Open House
Start Date: 10/15/2026
End Date: 10/15/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Taylor Finger, Taylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or 608-212-7923
Details
Open house for the public to receive information on the update to the statewide Turkey Management Plan. Information will be shared on updates to the management plan goals, objectives and strategies that will guide turkey management for the next 10 years in Wisconsin. Feedback and input from the public regarding the proposed updates to the Turkey Management Plan are requested and welcome.
Join online via Zoom.
Join via phone:
309-205-3325; 81705397474#
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2026-10-15T18:00:00 - 2026-10-15T20:00:00
Friday
October
16
Wolf Advisory Committee | Public Input
DNR Wolf Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/16/2026
End Date: 10/16/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kevin Brown, Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov or 715-499-5799
Details
The DNR Wolf Advisory Committee assists the department with implementation of the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan. This is a public meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee. The focus of this meeting will be to review and provide committee feedback on the department’s proposed approach to DNR rule number NH-10-26(E) on prorating wolf depredation claims in the event funding is insufficient in a given fiscal year.
Public comments related to agenda items and committee business will be accepted. Written comments must be submitted by noon on Oct. 15 and will be shared with committee members prior to the meeting. Please email comments to Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov. All comments will be shared in a written format to the committee members prior to the meeting. There will be no live verbal public comments shared for this virtual meeting. Any comments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Agenda:
10 a.m. Welcome
10:10 a.m. Public comments
~10:25 a.m. Discuss department’s proposed approach to proration of wolf depredation compensation claims when necessary
noon. Adjourn
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2026-10-16T10:00:00 - 2026-10-16T12:00:00
Friday
October
16
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group | PFAS
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Start Date: 10/16/2026
End Date: 10/16/2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting virtually from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2026.
Agenda items include a presentation from the DNR’s Remediation and Redevelopment program about PFAS in soil and updates from the DNR and working groups.
This is a working meeting of the EAG. While the public is invited to attend, there may not be opportunities to engage in the discussion. Questions may be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information about this meeting, including an agenda, will be available at the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage. More information about this meeting, including an agenda, will be available on the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage.
Register to join the meeting on Zoom.
Published on
2026-10-16T11:00:00 - 2026-10-16T13:30:00
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