Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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October 2025
Wednesday
October
1
Beaver Management Plan Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/01/2025
End Date: 01/21/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
Details
The first meeting of the department's Beaver Management Plan Committee. The committee will discuss the current beaver management plan and a potential list of issues to be considered within a new plan.
Join in person:
McMillian Memorial Library
490 East Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.
A virtual option is available. Please contact Shawn Rossler at Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov for the virtual meeting link.
Published on
2025-10-01T10:00:00 - 2026-01-21T16:00:00
Thursday
October
9
Private Water Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 10/09/2025
End Date: 10/09/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Bob Gundrum, Robert.Gundrum@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Private Water Advisory Council was established by the DNR's Private Drinking Water section of the Drinking Water and Groundwater program.
The group serves as a forum to provide an avenue for communication with the well drilling industry.
Meetings are open to the public.
Join this meeting via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 815 1060 5174
Join by phone: 646-931-3860
Join in-person:
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
2419 Northpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Published on
2025-10-09T09:30:00 - 2025-10-09T13:00:00
Thursday
October
9
Preliminary Public Hearing on a Statement of Scope SS 042-25 (NH-08-25)
Start Date: 10/09/2025
End Date: 10/09/2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Karel, ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 042-25 (Board Order NH-08-25), which affects ch. NR 40 relating to invasive species. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance if they plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing.
To register, save and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and submit it to Scott Karel at ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2025. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
Note: The DNR previously held a preliminary hearing on this scope statement on Oct. 2, 2025, but there was an issue with the previous virtual meeting link in the hearing notice. The DNR has scheduled a new preliminary hearing on Oct. 9, 2025, and the comment period has been extended to Oct. 10, 2025.
Join this hearing via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209
Phone conference ID: 187 125 727#
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2025-10-09T14:00:00 - 2025-10-09T15:00:00
Monday
October
13
Preliminary Public Hearing on a Statement of Scope SS 050-25 (FH-10-25)
Start Date: 10/13/2025
End Date: 10/13/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 035-25 (Board Order FH-10-25), which affects chs. NR 20, 21, 22 and 23 relating to fish possession limits and fishing tournament regulations.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance if they plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To register, save and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and submit it to Kari Lee-Zimmermann at Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2025. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
Join this hearing via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 332571161#
Phone conference ID: 332 571 161#
Published on
2025-10-13T10:00:00 - 2025-10-13T11:00:00
Tuesday
October
14
2025 Annual Nonmetallic Mining Advisory Committee
Start Date: 10/14/2025
End Date: 10/14/2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Roberta Walls, Roberta.Walls@Wisconsin.gov or 608-797-8510
Details
This annual meeting of the nonmetallic mining advisory committee will include a discussion of the activity of the reclamation program around the state.
committee members can bring forward topics for discussion and advise the department on the administration of the reclamation program.
Agenda
- Meeting opener
- Welcome and introductions
- History and purpose of the meeting
- State of the Reclamation Program
- 2024 annual reporting
- 2025 regulatory authority audits
- Regulatory authority survey
- Member discussion
- Round robin updates
- Topics of interest
- Public discussion
- Meeting wrap-up
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 259 614 221 256 9; Passcode: pL76Vs3V
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 105498300#
Published on
2025-10-14T14:00:00 - 2025-10-14T16:30:00
Wednesday
October
15
Nonmotorized Recreation And Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Start Date: 10/15/2025
End Date: 10/15/2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC) carries out studies and provides and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
Published on
2025-10-15T11:00:00 - 2025-10-15T14:00:00
Wednesday
October
15
Sturgeon Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/15/2025
End Date: 10/15/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Margaret Stadig, Margaret.Stadig@wisconsin.gov or 920-410-8670
Details
Discuss the past year's Winnebago lake sturgeon season, including the spearing and spawning season. Discuss the population status as well as other topics of concern for lake sturgeon throughout the Winnebago system.
Join in person:
James P. Coughlin Center
625 E Cty Rd. Y
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Published on
2025-10-15T18:00:00 - 2025-10-15T20:00:00
Thursday
October
16
DNR Wolf Advisory Committee
Start Date: 10/16/2025
End Date: 10/16/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 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 the second meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The committee discusses 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 Oct. 14 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 Oct. 14 to register to speak during the public comment period.
Agenda (subject to change)
- 9 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Review Committee Goals/Timeline
- 9:15 – ~9:30 a.m.: Public Comment (In-person or written only)
- 9:30 – 10 a.m.: Review and approve Committee Agreements
- 10 – 10:20 a.m.: Hopes/Concerns Activity
- 10:20 – 10:35 a.m.: Break
- 10:35 – 11:40 a.m.: World Café Dialogue Process
- 11:40 a.m. – noon: Harvest & Synthesis
- Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch – provided on site for committee members
- 1 – 1:15 p.m.: Wolf Legal Status and Administrative Rule Update
- 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.: Overview of Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan
- 2:15-2:30 p.m.: Feedback and adjourn
Register to join this meeting via Zoom. Please register by noon on Oct. 15.
Join in person:
Bantr Hotel
Grand Pines Room
805 Creske Ave.
Rothschild, WI 54474
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2025-10-16T09:00:00 - 2025-10-16T14:30:00
Tuesday
October
21
Fire Department Advisory Council Fall Meeting
Start Date: 10/21/2025
End Date: 10/21/2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Ron Schneider, FDAC Co-Chair, Ron.Schneider@wisconsin.gov or 608-438-6528
Details
The fall meeting of the Fire Department Advisory Council (FDAC) will include topics discussing funding for the Forest Fire Protection grant, firefighting foam, DNR fire suppression expenses, fire department training and other forest fire-related topics.
Published on
2025-10-21T08:00:00 - 2025-10-21T15:00:00
Tuesday
October
21
Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/21/2025
End Date: 10/21/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Lesa Kardash, Lesa.Kardash@wisconsin.gov or 715-340-5034
Details
The Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee will hear about the DNR's Friends Group and Adopt-a-Wildlife Area programs, review and discuss the draft 2025 Committee Progress Report, and receive updates from Advisory Committee members.
Join this meeting via Zoom; Meeting ID: 831 1189 2394
Join this meeting by phone: 309-205-332; Phone ID: 83 111 892 394#
Published on
2025-10-21T09:30:00 - 2025-10-21T10:00:00
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