Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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August 2022
Wednesday
August
17
public hearing on permit application to construct an artificial waterbody within 500’ of, and place rock riprap erosion control along the bank of Beaver Dam Lake in Dodge County
Date: 08/17/2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kyle McLaughlin, Kyle.McLaughlin@wisconsin.gov or 715-360-6148
Details
The DNR will hold a public hearing on a permit application to construct an artificial waterbody within 500’ of, and place rock riprap erosion control along the bank of Beaver Dam Lake in Dodge County.
The hearing will be a public informational hearing where members of the public can learn more about the proposed activity and submit written or oral comments about the waterway and project.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312 626 6799; Meeting ID: 897 5152 0331
Published on July 22, 2022 at 8:42 AM
2022-08-17T14:00:00 - 2022-08-17T16:00:00
Thursday
August
18
Preliminary Public Hearing on Statement of Scope SS 048-22 (Board Order WW-06-22) Which Affects chs. NR 320, 323, 326, 328, and 329 and is Related to Structures in Navigable Waterways
Date: 08/18/2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kyle McLaughlin, Kyle.McLaughlin@wisconsin.gov or 715-360-6148
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 048-22 (Board Order WW-06-22), which affects chs. NR 320, 323, 326, 328, and 329 and is related to structures in navigable waterways.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the fillable appearance slip and submit it to Kyle.McLaughlin@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2022. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the Hearing Appearance Form.
View the Notice of Preliminary Hearing, and the Scope Statement.
Published on August 11, 2022 at 8:34 AM
2022-08-18T14:00:00 - 2022-08-18T15:00:00
Thursday
August
18
Preliminary Public Hearing on Statement of Scope SS 056-22 (Board Order DG-07-22(E)/DG-08-22) Which Affects ch. NR 812 and is Related to the Use of New Cement Formulations for the Construction of Water Wells
Date: 08/18/2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Frank Fetter, franklin.fetter@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-6139
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 056-22 (Board Order DG-07-22(E)/DG-08-22), which affects ch. NR 812 and is related to the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the fillable appearance slip and submit it to franklin.fetter@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2022. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 646-931-3860; Meeting ID: 811 9051 6726
View the Hearing Appearance Form.
View the Notice of Preliminary Hearing, and the Scope Statement.
Published on August 11, 2022 at 8:31 AM
2022-08-18T16:30:00 - 2022-08-18T17:00:00
Friday
August
19
DNR PFAS Technical Group
Date: 08/19/2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166
Details
Guests from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will share state and federal updates related to PFAS monitoring with attendees.
The PFAS Technical Group is a working group designed as a forum to present and discuss information related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Wisconsin, emphasizing presentations from entities outside of the DNR. This group does not have an appointed membership; any interested party may attend.
The public is invited to participate and may ask questions or provide comments at this meeting. Questions may also be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information on this meeting, including a Zoom link and an agenda, can be found at the PFAS Technical Group webpage.
Published on August 8, 2022 at 8:47 AM
2022-08-19T09:00:00 - 2022-08-19T10:30:00
Friday
August
19
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Date: 08/19/2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166
Details
Agenda items include information on and updates to ongoing PFAS initiatives such as fish consumption advisories, voluntary municipal drinking water system sampling, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding opportunities for communities and the Green Tier program.
The public is invited to attend and may provide questions and comments at the meeting. Questions may also be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information on this meeting, including a Zoom link and an agenda, will be available at the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage.
Published on August 8, 2022 at 8:48 AM
2022-08-19T11:00:00 - 2022-08-19T14:00:00
Monday
August
22
Preliminary Public Hearing on Statement of Scope SS 047-22 (Board Order AM-05-22) Related to Simplifying and Making More Efficient Reporting, Testing, Inspection, and Determination of Compliance Requirements for Sources of Air Contaminants
Date: 08/22/2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Olivia Salmon, Olivia.Salmon@wisconsin.gov or 608-630-5264
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 047-22 (Board Order AM-05-22), which affects ch. NR 439, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to simplifying, reducing, modernizing, and making more efficient reporting, recordkeeping, testing, inspection, and determination of compliance requirements for sources of air contaminants.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the fillable appearance slip and submit it to Olivia.Salmon@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 22, 2022. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 875 2643 0808
View the Hearing Appearance Form.
View the Notice of Preliminary Hearing, and the Scope Statement.
Published on August 11, 2022 at 8:36 AM
2022-08-22T14:00:00 - 2022-08-22T15:00:00
Tuesday
August
23
Sporting Heritage Council Meeting
Date: 08/23/2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Loomans, scott.loomans@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-9440
Details
The Sporting Heritage Council was created to study, provide advice, and make recommendations to the governor, the Natural Resources Board, and the legislature about issues relating to hunting, trapping, fishing and other types of outdoor recreation activities.
Agenda:
Organizational Matters
1. Calling the roll
2. Approval of Aug. 9, 2022 meeting agenda
3. Approval of Dec. 14, 2021 and June 7, 2022 meeting minutes
Public Comment Period
• Members of the public who wish to speak with the Sporting Heritage Council should pre-register by sending an email to Scott Loomans at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Discussion of U.S. House Bill HF8167 (Potential Action Item)
• This bill would repeal the excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, bows, and arrows, as well as the excise tax on transferring and making firearms under the National Firearm Act. Instead of using these excise taxes to fund Fish and Wildlife Restoration through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, the bill would instead establish a Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Subaccount, capped at $800M annually, funded through oil and gas revenues.
• Gauge interest from the Sporting Heritage Council to formally support the Pittman-Robertson Act and the fund’s importance in the context of the bill.
R3 Team Update
Members Matters
Motion to adjourn
Published on July 26, 2022 at 2:16 PM
2022-08-23T18:00:00 - 2022-08-23T20:00:00
Tuesday
August
23
Sand Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Input Meeting
Date: 08/23/2022
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Max Wolter, Max.Wolter@wisconsin.gov or 715-634-7429
Details
This meeting will be used to get public input on the fishery for Sand Lake in Sawyer County. Anyone with an interest in Sand Lake (Sawyer County) is welcome to attend and share their experiences and preferences. This feedback received from this meeting and an accompanying online questionnaire will be used to develop goals and objectives for a fisheries management plan for this waterbody.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 830 2739 4349
Published on July 13, 2022 at 8:43 AM
2022-08-23T19:00:00 - 2022-08-23T21:00:00
Tuesday
August
30
Silviculture Guidance Team field tour
Date: 08/30/2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Portage
Contact
Lewis Wiechmann, lewis.wiechmann@wisconsin.gov or 715-681-1128
Andrew Stoltman, andrew.stoltman@wisconsin.gov or 715-628-0010
Details
The Silviculture Guidance Team will be having a field tour of several sites that have unique silvicultural prescriptions and goals relating to bird habitat management. More details to come.
The tour begins at:
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
2419 North Point Dr.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Sites for tour are elsewhere and will be driven to as a group.
Published on August 2, 2022 at 8:57 AM
2022-08-30T12:00:00 - 2022-08-30T16:30:00
Tuesday
August
30
Cherokee Park Inc. Waterway Withdrawal Irrigation Permit Application - Dane County
Date: 08/30/2022
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Weston Matthews, weston.matthews@wisconsin.gov or 715-460-4089
Details
Cherokee Parks Inc. c/o Dennis Tiziani has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to divert a maximum of 1800 gallons per minute (4.01 CFS) from the unnamed waterbody (WBIC 5574081 or “Pond 4”) connected to the Yahara River up to seventy times per year between April 15 and Oct. 15 of each year for the purpose of irrigating the newly renovated golf course.
The project is proposing to use the water to irrigate 72 tillable acres (69 riparian acres & 3 contiguous acres) on the property using the newly installed upgraded irrigation system that will utilize technology in the equipment and software control system to apply irrigation water when and where needed in a more specific target area thus reducing the over-application of water.
There have been no significant upgrades to the irrigation system since it was originally constructed over 60 years ago. Cherokee Parks Inc.’s proposed withdrawal will be restricted to an annual diversion of no more than 32,788,800 gallons pumped and will be required to keep a record and report the water use to the Department’s Water Use Section.
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Join by phone: 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 823 4896 2889
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Published on August 15, 2022 at 8:47 AM
2022-08-30T14:30:00 - 2022-08-30T16:30:00
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