Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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August 2022
Wednesday
August
10
Standards Oversight Council Meeting - DNR 1072 Horizontal Directional Drilling
Date: 08/10/2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Description For Details
Contact
Amy Minser, amy.minser@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-4359
Details
This is a meeting of the technical team developing DNR Technical Standard 1072 Horizontal Directional Drilling. More information about the team, including the agenda for this meeting, is available online here.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 843 3434 5158
Join in-person:
DNR Service Center
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd., Glacier Edge Meeting Room
Fitchburg, WI
Published on August 3, 2022 at 8:44 AM
2022-08-10T10:00:00 - 2022-08-10T15:00:00
Thursday
August
11
Antidegradation Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #2
Date: 08/11/2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Marcia Willhite, marcia.willhite@wisconsin.gov or 920-743-0938
Details
This is the second of our four Advisory Committee meetings regarding revising rule language related to the state's antidegradation policy and procedures to maintain surface water quality. Although this is a working committee meeting, the public may observe.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 878 1712 7554
Published on July 25, 2022 at 10:19 AM
2022-08-11T10:00:00 - 2022-08-11T15:00:00
Thursday
August
11
Green Tier Charter for Climate Action
Date: 08/11/2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Weston Wegener, Weston.Wegener@Wisconsin.gov or 608-284-0908
Details
The department is hosting a kickoff meeting with interested parties to discuss a proposed Green Tier Charter for Climate Action. Members of this group will help advise the department on the development and implementation of the possible Charter Agreement, which aims to help businesses and communities collaborate on projects that address local climate change issues.
Published on August 1, 2022 at 8:48 AM
2022-08-11T13:00:00 - 2022-08-11T14:00:00
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
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
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
Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Meeting
Date: 08/30/2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Description For Details
Contact
Bradley Eggold, Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138
Details
This meeting will be to gather feedback on the future management of salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. DNR staff will present the latest Lake Michigan survey information and stakeholders will be able to share ideas and input on future fisheries management initiatives.
Those interested in joining the meeting remotely can do so via Zoom. The public is strongly encouraged to pre-register for the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
More information on this meeting, including handouts and presentations, can be found on the DNR’s Lake Michigan Fisheries webpage.
Join this meeting in-person:
Centennial Hall West
Lakeshore Technical College
1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, WI 53015
Click here to view the Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland campus map.
Published on August 5, 2022 at 11:14 AM
2022-08-30T18:00:00 - 2022-08-30T21:00:00
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