Hearings and Meetings Calendar

Contested Case Hearing For Farmer License Exemption Eligibility For Grant McDonough

Start Date: 03/19/2026

End Date: 03/19/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Marathon County Public Library Central Library, 300 First St.

Division of Hearings and Appeals, 608-266-7709

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Wausau Headquarters of the Marathon County Public Library 300 N. First St., Wausau, Wis. in the Wausau Community Room commencing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Administrative Law Judge Benjamin Jones shall preside.

The hearing in this matter concerns the Farmer License Exemption under Wis. Stat. § 281.48(3)(d), which had previously been issued to Grant McDonough before it was terminated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in an Oct. 18, 2024, letter. The issue for hearing was identified in the DNR’s letter to Mr. McDonough dated Dec. 3, 2025. The sole issue for hearing is:

1. Does Mr. McDonough qualify for the Farmer License Exemption under s. 281.48(3)(d), Wis. Stat., because his holding tank meets the definition of “septic tank” under s. 281.48(2)(e), Wis. Stat.?

Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the beginning hearing. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Public comments may be limited in scope to the issue for hearing and limited to five minutes or less to accommodate all interested persons. Information about the hearing can be requested from Susan Burns at 608-266-3865. Please monitor the DNR website for updates.

The hearing is a Class 2 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 2 will be followed. Said procedures will closely resemble those that are normally followed at a trial in State circuit court. All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the contested case hearing.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please contact the undersigned Administrative Law Judge at Benjamin.Jones1@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2447 with specific information on your request on or before March 1, 2026.

Wisconsin State Trails Council | Events | Outdoor Recreation

State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting

Start Date: 07/17/2026

End Date: 07/17/2026

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

Location: Virtual

Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172

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: 262 455 830 750 04 
Passcode: dU9Eh6Vs