Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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April 2021
Friday
April
23
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 027-21 relating gray wolf harvest regulations (Board Orders WM-01-21(E), WM-02-21 and WM-03-21)
Date: 04/23/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Karel, ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
Details
This is a statement of scope for a proposed emergency and permanent rules; no rule has yet been drafted. The proposed rule would revise gray wolf harvest regulations.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form and send it to ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
Join by phone: 608-316-6499 (passcode 34579361#)
Hearing Appearance Form - https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf
Public Hearing Notice - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Rules/WM0121E-WM0221-WM0321PPH.pdf
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html
Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedEmergency.html
Published on April 14, 2021 at 2:06 PM
2021-04-23T13:00:00 - 2021-04-23T14:00:00
Monday
April
26
Funding Committee Of NRTTC Public Meeting Notice
Date: 04/26/2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
Details
This will be the third meeting of the Funding Committee of the Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC).
NRTTC carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, the governor, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
During this meeting, the Funding Committee will discuss funding topics from the April 14 NRTTC quarterly meeting, preparation of questions about the WI state trails pass program and review of Minnesota’s Legacy Fund.
Join this meeting by Zoom
Join by phone: 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 854 6171 3539
Published on April 16, 2021 at 9:32 AM
2021-04-26T11:30:00 - 2021-04-26T12:00:00
Monday
April
26
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 023-21 relating to lake trout harvest and season in Lake Michigan (Board Orders FH-29-20(E) and FH-30-20)
Date: 04/26/2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Meredith Penthorn, meredithpenthorn@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
Details
This is a statement of scope for a proposed emergency and permanent rule; no rules have yet been developed. The future rules would maintain recreational lake trout harvest regulations in Lake Michigan, including a continuous open season and daily bag limit of 5 lake trout, which expired in January but have not resulted in detrimental impacts to lake trout. These regulations provide additional fishing opportunities for anglers without compromising the Lake Michigan lake trout recovery effort.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form and send it to Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov.
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 889 1732 5537
Hearing Appearance Form - https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf
Public Hearing Notice - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Rules/FH2920E-FH3020PPH.pdf
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html
Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedEmergency.html
Published on April 15, 2021 at 8:18 AM
2021-04-26T16:00:00 - 2021-04-26T17:00:00
Tuesday
April
27
Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council special meeting
Date: 04/27/2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
Details
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC) carries out studies and provides advice 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 trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management. At this meeting, the NRTTC will discuss a position statement regarding four items in Governor’s proposed budget and presentation at a listening session on April 28: Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program reauthorization, maintenance funding for Ice Age Trail and North Country Trail, Complete Streets, and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The Council may or may not take action on a formal recommendation.
Join this meeting by phone: 312-626-6799; meeting ID 863 4414 7064
Published on April 22, 2021 at 10:18 AM
2021-04-27T12:00:00 - 2021-04-27T12:30:00
Wednesday
April
28
Central Sands Lakes Study Public Hearing
Date: 04/28/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Nicki Clayton, DNRDGCentralSands@wisconsin.gov
Details
The DNR will provide a public hearing for the public to comment on the draft Central Sands Lakes Study findings and recommendations. The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, use this link. After pre-registering, you will receive a unique confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing, either through an internet connection or by telephone. Interested persons may submit a registration at any time during the hearing and will be sent a link to join the hearing. Additional instructions will be provided during the hearing.
A draft report of the study findings and DNR recommendations is available on the DNR’s website.
Join this meeting online via Zoom.
Join via phone by calling toll-free at 312-626-6799; meeting ID 867 4094 9147#
Published on April 6, 2021 at 9:57 AM
2021-04-28T18:00:00 - 2021-04-28T18:15:00
Friday
April
30
First Notice Of Hearing For The Selling Of Land - Northern Highland State Forest
Date: 04/30/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court St. - Room B
Contact
Sonja Margitan, Sonja.Margitan@wisconsin.gov or 715-356-5211
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to sell the following-described 3.93 acres of land presently located in the Department’s Northern Highland State Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin, to Scott D. Zastrow.
Published on April 20, 2021 at 4:08 PM
2021-04-30T13:00:00 - 2021-04-30T13:30:00
Friday
April
30
Second Notice Of Hearing For The Selling Of Land Northern Highland State Forest
Date: 04/30/2021
Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court St. - Room B
Contact
Sonja Margitan, Sonja.Margitan@wisconsin.gov or 715-356-5211
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to sell the following-described 5.2 acres of land in the Department’s Northern Highland State Forest in Vilas County, Wisconsin, to the Town of Arbor Vitae (“Town”):
Published on April 20, 2021 at 4:08 PM
2021-04-30T13:30:00 - 2021-04-30T14:00:00
May 2021
Monday
May
3
Final Marinette County CDAC Meeting
Date: 05/03/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Wesley Ellarson, Wesley.ellarson@wisconsin.gov or 608-574-8085
Details
This County Deer Advisory Council Meeting is the last in a series of public input opportunities regarding deer management in Marinette County this spring.
Councils will meet to review the public comments on the preliminary recommendations and formulate their final recommendations.
Learn more about your county’s CDAC on the CDAC public search page.
Join this meeting by Zoom
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 842 3313 0537
Published on April 13, 2021 at 11:59 AM
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-05T18:30:00
Monday
May
3
Final Douglas County CDAC Meeting
Date: 05/03/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Wesley Ellarson, Wesley.ellarson@wisconsin.gov or 608-574-8085
Details
This County Deer Advisory Council Meeting is the last in a series of public input opportunities regarding deer management in Douglas County this spring.
Councils will meet to review the public comments on the preliminary recommendations and formulate their final recommendations.
Learn more about your county’s CDAC on the CDAC public search page.
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 842 3313 0537.
Published on April 13, 2021 at 1:21 PM
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-03T18:15:00
Monday
May
3
Final Green Lake County CDAC Meeting
Date: 05/03/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Wesley Ellarson, Wesley.ellarson@wisconsin.gov or 608-574-8085
Details
This County Deer Advisory Council Meeting is the last in a series of public input opportunities regarding deer management in Green Lake County this spring.
Councils will meet to review the public comments on the preliminary recommendations and formulate their final recommendations.
Learn more about your county’s CDAC on the CDAC public search page.
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 842 3313 0537.
Published on April 13, 2021 at 1:51 PM
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-03T18:15:00
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