Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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April 2021
Monday
April
12
Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council Funding Committee
Date: 04/12/2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
Details
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council 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. This will be the second meeting of the NRTTC’s new Funding Committee. Topics will include discussion of action items from previous meeting in preparation for reports to the full Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council. Due to Covid19, the meeting will be held via Zoom. You can join the meeting through the meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86372659526
Contact Drew Hanson by April 8 for more information.
2021-04-12T11:00:00 - 2021-04-12T11:30:00
Monday
April
12
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order FH-09-20, to revise Ch. NR 20 relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings rule)
Date: 04/12/2021
Time: 7:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
Details
This public hearing will take place virtually via Zoom. 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 Zoom online
Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 845 9296 3437
Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules
In addition to this hearing, the online Spring Hearing fillable questionnaire containing all rule proposals and advisory questions will be open for public input from April 12, 2021, at 7 p.m. to April 15, 2021. The questionnaire survey will be available on the Spring Hearing page.
2021-04-12T19:00:00 - 2021-04-12T19:15:00
Tuesday
April
13
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Meeting
Date: 04/13/2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Bobbi Winebar, roberta.winebar@wisconsin.gov or
920-461-2595
Details
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve requests for financial aid for the recreational boating facilities grant program. They will also discuss some policy issues.
The agenda, budget and project rating sheets are posted on the Wisconsin Waterways Commission webpage: http://dnr.wi.gov/AID/Meetings.html under the Waterways tab.
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Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 736 310 4103
2021-04-13T08:30:00 - 2021-04-13T13:30:00
Tuesday
April
13
Lower Fox TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee
Date: 04/13/2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Keith Marquardt, KeithA.Marquardt@Wisconsin.gov or 920-303-5435
Details
The Lower Fox River TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses the agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load.
This meeting will take place virtually via Skype and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with the Lower Fox TMDL.
Join Skype online
Join by phone: 608-316-9000, 55880166#
Meeting ID: 55880166
2021-04-13T10:00:00 - 2021-04-13T11:30:00
Tuesday
April
13
Council on Forestry Profile Committee
Date: 04/13/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Faye Bokelman, fayea.bokelman@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-7492
Details
At this meeting, the Profile Committee will be finalizing its communication plan.
If you plan on attending the meeting, please contact Bill Van Lopik.
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 893 1944 5141
2021-04-13T13:00:00 - 2021-04-13T14:00:00
Wednesday
April
14
Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council
Date: 04/14/2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
Details
Description: The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council 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. A draft agenda will be posted to the NRTTC website prior to the meeting. Due to Covid19, the meeting will be held via Zoom. You can join the meeting through the meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88282045830
Contact Drew Hanson by April 12 for more information.
2021-04-14T11:30:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00
Thursday
April
15
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order WT-02-19, to revise ch. NR 350, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to requirements for wetland mitigation
Date: 04/15/2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Amanda Minks, Amanda.Minks@wisconsin.gov or 608-220-0368
Details
This public hearing will take place virtually via Zoom. 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 Amanda.Minks@wisconsin.gov.
Join Zoom online
Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 834 8677 2301
Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules
2021-04-15T15:00:00 - 2021-04-15T15:15:00
Tuesday
April
20
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order WT-09-19, to revise NR 216 relating to storm water discharge permits
Date: 04/20/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-4359
Details
This public hearing will take place virtually via Zoom. 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 DNRNR216Revisions@wisconsin.gov.
Join Zoom online
Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 829 8247 3211
Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules
2021-04-20T13:00:00 - 2021-04-29T13:15:00
Saturday
April
24
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
Date: 04/24/2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Laurie Ross ,Laurie.Ross@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-7420
Details
The Natural Resources Board will consider: proposed rules related to lake trout harvest and season in Lake Michigan; proposed rules related to gray wolf harvest regulations; proposed rules related to fish harvest in Lake Superior; a request for adoption of proposed emergency rules related to Lake Michigan whitefish management; a request for adoption of proposed emergency rules related to establishing the 2021 migratory bird season framework and regulations; a request for approval of Wisconsin’s Sturgeon Management Plan; a request for approval of the Wisconsin elk management plan; and other topics.
In light of COVID-19, the board will be meeting via eConference. Members of the public can submit written comments by the posted deadline date for board consideration. Only remote testimony (no face-to-face appearances) will be offered at the meeting. You must be pre-registered to testify.
OPEN FORUM: Testimony that pertains to topics not on the meeting agenda) - at approximately 10:15 a.m. or following break. Public Participation Deadline: NRB Liaison receipt to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 20211. Please contact Laurie Ross, NRB Liaison, at 608-267-7420 or by email at laurie.ross@wisconsin.gov to submit written comments or to register to testify at a meeting or listening session.
The public is encouraged to watch the Board meeting via YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/FY5XBkGAJpA
After each meeting, the webcast will be permanently available on demand at
https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Catalog/Full/9da0bb432fd448a69d86756192a62f1721
2021-04-24T08:30:00 - 2021-04-24T08:45:00
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#
2021-04-28T18:00:00 - 2021-04-28T18:15:00
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